Ascend
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To move upwards, climb, or rise to a higher position or level.
“The climbers began to ascend the steep north face at dawn.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈsɛnd/
Syllables
as·cend
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Wordle
Starts with ASC and ends in END, no repeated letters and a strong consonant cluster at the finish
Scrabble
C and D both score 2 points, no S hook in base form, a clean reliable play mid-game
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