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01 Word definition

longing

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is LONGING a word?

Yes. LONGING is a 7-letter noun. prolonged unfulfilled desire or need Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LONGING?

L-O-N-G-I-N-G

LONGING contains 7 letters, begins with L, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

Synonyms
yearninghungriness
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score9points
Words With Friends14points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LONGING spelled?

L1O2N3G4I5N6G7
Starts withLONFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats G, N
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →7-letter words →Words starting with LON →Words ending in ING →Words made from LONGING →Words with G →Words with I →Words with L →Words with N →

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 9 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 14 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About LONGING.

How do you spell LONGING?

LONGING is spelled L-O-N-G-I-N-G. It contains 7 letters.