Is “Failing” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
FAILING
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Failing

/ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

verb
  1. 1.To be unsuccessful.

    Throughout my life, I have always failed.

  2. 2.Not to achieve a particular stated goal. (Usage note: The direct object of this word is usually an infinitive.)

    The truck failed to start.

  3. 3.To neglect.

    The report fails to take into account all the mitigating factors.

Synonyms: fall on one's face, flunk

noun
  1. 1.Weakness; defect

    His worst failing is his temper.

preposition
  1. 1.If the preferred or prior option is not possible

    A large proportion of the females employed in other firms are said to have signified their intention of going on strike, failing a settlement.