Describes

9 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third person singular present tense of describe; to give a detailed account or picture of something in words.

“The manual describes the installation process step by step.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dəˈskraɪbz/

Syllables

de·scribes

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Synonyms

explains detailsoutlinesdepicts

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Nine letters with repeated 'e' and 's' - watch for doubles

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Worth 12 points; the 's' ending provides board flexibility

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describe besides beside breeds desire series beedi beers beice bessi bices bider bides biers birde birds birse bises brede bredi breed brees bride bries

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