Exercise
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Activity requiring physical effort to sustain or improve health and fitness, or a task designed to practice a skill. The application or use of a faculty or right.
“Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good cardiovascular health.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈek.sə.saɪz/
Syllables
ex·er·cise
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Wordle
Eight letters with -ISE ending; contains four vowels E, E, I, E
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Worth 17 points; the X is worth 8 points for strong value
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