Patches
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Pieces of material used to mend or strengthen a worn part, or small areas distinct from their surroundings. Software updates that fix bugs or vulnerabilities.
“The gardener planted vegetable patches in different sections of the allotment.”
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Wordle
Contains two vowels A, E with valuable letters P, C, H, T, S
Scrabble
Worth 14 points; high-value H and C with useful S plural
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