Abrade
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To scrape or wear away a surface through friction or repeated contact.
“Years of wind and blown sand had abraded the stone carvings beyond recognition.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈbreɪd/
Syllables
a·brade
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Wordle
Ends in the very common -ADE pattern, A-B-R-A-D-E uses high-frequency letters throughout.
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All common low-value tiles, the -ADE ending offers strong potential for board extensions and hooks.
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