Increases
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third person singular present or plural noun form of increase; becomes or makes greater in size, amount, or degree. As a noun, it refers to instances of growth or enlargement.
“Regular exercise increases both physical strength and mental wellbeing.”
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Contains three 'E's, two 'S's, and double 'C'; very vowel-heavy
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Worth 11 points; useful for common verb form and vowel placement
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