Endear
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To cause someone or something to become well-liked or cherished by others.
“Her warmth and generosity endeared her to every colleague she ever worked with.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪnˈdɪə(r)/
Syllables
en·dear
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Wordle
EN- prefix. Contains three vowels: E, E, A. The -EAR pattern is a productive Wordle cluster.
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Scrabble
Worth 7 points. Hooks cleanly to ENDEARS or ENDEARED for bonus-square plays.
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