Pleats
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of pleat, referring to the folds created in fabric by doubling it back on itself and securing it by pressing or stitching to give shape and volume to a garment.
“The trousers had two front pleats that gave them an elegant drape.”
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Wordle
Contains vowels E and A, the EATS pattern sits at the end of this word, shared with beats and seats
Scrabble
All common tiles with no premium letters, the TS ending extends cleanly and the word lays down neatly on most boards
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