Cleanse
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To wash or purify the body or a surface, removing dirt, impurities, or contamination.
“Use a gentle toner to cleanse the skin thoroughly after removing make-up each evening.”
Pronunciation
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/klɛnz/
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Ends -EANSE and contains two E's, C, L, E, A, N, S, E with no high-value tiles
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Scores 9 points with all one-point tiles, a solid play for clearing a common-letter rack
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