Chew
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To bite and work food in the mouth with the teeth to make it easier to swallow.
“Chew your food properly before swallowing.”
Pronunciation
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/tʃuː/
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H and W — tests two consonants.
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Worth 12 points. C, H, W add value.
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