Knows
5 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third person singular of 'know'; is aware of or has knowledge about something.
“He knows the answer to every question.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/nəʊz/
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Synonyms
understandsrealizesrecognizes
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Wordle
Silent K with N, O, W, S pattern.
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; effective letter combination.
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