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How do you spell Writing?

Correct spelling

writing

One T. WRITE drops the E, adds ING.

Why is writing spelled this way?

One T. WRITE drops the E and adds ING without doubling. The silent W at the start of write is another Old English relic.

Common misspellings of writing

writtingwriteingwrittingriting

Example

She is passionate about creative writing.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "writing". One T. WRITE drops the E, adds ING.
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