Amends

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Reparation or compensation made to someone for a loss, wrong, or injury that has been caused to them.

“She tried to make amends by returning the money she had borrowed without asking.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

a·mends

Related Words

Synonyms

reparations

Antonyms

harm injury

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains A, E, two vowels. Ends in -ENDS, a distinctive pattern. A high-frequency word worth guessing early.

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Scrabble

Worth 9 points. Plays naturally off AMEND with an S. Common and versatile on the Scrabble board.

Words Related to Amends

Words one letter different

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

aments emends

Words you can make from Amends

Shorter words formed from the letters in “amends”.

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Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “amends”.

bedamns daemons dampens demands demeans deskman maddens madness maenads maidens masoned medians medusan

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