1noun
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
“the wait was an ordeal for him”
01 Word definition
waiting
7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants
Is WAITING a word?
Yes. WAITING is a 7-letter noun. the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
W-A-I-T-I-N-GHow do you spell WAITING?
WAITING contains 7 letters, begins with W, and ends with G.
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2adjective
being and remaining ready and available for use
“waiting cars and limousines lined the curb”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗waitready and waiting
02 Letter breakdown
How is WAITING spelled?
W1A2I3T4I5N6G7
03 Word-game status
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UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About WAITING.
How do you spell WAITING?
WAITING is spelled W-A-I-T-I-N-G. It contains 7 letters.