Explains

8 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Makes something clear by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts. Clarifies or accounts for an action or event.

“The manual explains how to configure the software step by step.”

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clarifieselucidatesdescribesinterprets

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Wordle

Eight letters with -AINS ending; contains three vowels E, A, I

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Scrabble

Worth 17 points; the X is worth 8 points for strong scoring

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