Happens
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third person singular present tense of happen; to take place, occur, or come to pass, often by chance or without planning. It describes events that occur in reality.
“Nobody knows what happens after we fall asleep during the procedure.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈhæpənz/
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Double P in middle positions; common verb form with -S ending
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Worth 14 points; the double P can score well on double letter squares
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