Extends

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Causes something to cover a larger area or last for a longer time, or stretches something out physically. Extends implies lengthening, broadening, or offering something to someone.

“The new motorway extends from the city centre all the way to the coast.”

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Synonyms

lengthensstretchesexpandsprolongs

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains EX- opening with two vowels (E, E); watch for -TENDS ending

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points; the X (8 points) provides excellent scoring potential

Words Related to Extends

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “extends” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

expends extents

Words you can make from Extends

Shorter words formed from the letters in “extends”.

dentes extend nested tensed denes dense dents desex dexes needs senex steed steen stend teens tends tense dees dene dens dent detn eden ende

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