Extend
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To make something longer in space or time, or to stretch out physically or metaphorically. It can mean offering something to someone, prolonging a deadline, or increasing the scope of activities.
“The university decided to extend the application deadline by two weeks.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɛkˈstɛnd/
Syllables
ex·tend
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Wordle
Common word with E at start and end; X in position 2 is distinctive.
Scrabble
Worth 14 points; solid value from the X in a frequently usable word.
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