Oozes

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

seeps or flows slowly

“Water oozes from the saturated hillside.”

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Oozes" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early. Watch the less-common letter Z.

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Scrabble

"Oozes" is worth 14 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile Z — land it on a premium square for a big swing.

Words Related to Oozes

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “oozes” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

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