Adapts

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of 'adapt', meaning modifies or adjusts something to make it suitable for a new purpose or environment.

“The director adapts classic novels for the stage, always finding fresh ways to make the stories feel current.”

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Synonyms

adjust

Antonyms

resistsignores

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains A twice and ends in -PTS, an uncommon consonant cluster that distinguishes this word in Wordle guesses.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points with the P adding modest value and the -S ending allowing placement directly onto existing board words.

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Change a single letter of “adapts” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

adepts adopts

Words you can make from Adapts

Shorter words formed from the letters in “adapts”.

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