Deepen
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To make something greater in depth, intensity, or degree, or to become deeper.
“Shared hardship helped to deepen the bond between the two colleagues.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈdiːpən/
Syllables
deep·en
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Wordle
DEEPEN has three E's and ends in EN, that repeated vowel pattern is a defining feature worth testing early.
Scrabble
DEEPEN scores 9 points, three E's help clear a vowel-heavy rack and the EN ending hooks to DEEPENS or DEEPENED.
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