Words Ending with ING

Words ending with ING are among the most common in English, representing present participles and gerunds. These words are essential for word games and offer numerous strategic opportunities in Scrabble and Words with Friends.

Why ING Words Are Important in Word Games

• ING is a common suffix that can extend many base words
• The G tile is worth 2 points in Scrabble, adding value to your plays
• ING words often create multiple scoring opportunities
• They can help you use difficult letters by extending existing words

Common ING Word Categories

• Action Verbs: RUNNING, JUMPING, WALKING, TALKING
• Mental Activities: THINKING, LEARNING, READING, WRITING
• Physical Activities: SWIMMING, COOKING, BUILDING, WORKING
• Simple Words: RING, SING, WING, KING, THING

Strategies for Playing ING Words

• Look for opportunities to add ING to existing words on the board
• Remember that many ING words can be pluralized or modified
• Use ING endings to connect to other words for bonus points
• Practice common ING words to improve your word game vocabulary