Purify
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To remove impurities or unwanted substances from something, often through distillation, filtration, or chemical processes.
“The plant was designed to purify drinking water before it reached homes.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpjʊərɪfʌɪ/
Syllables
pu·ri·fy
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Ends in FY like many verbs and contains PURI in the first four letters
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Worth 14 points with the F and Y both being high-value tiles in this word
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