Relies
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present of rely, meaning depends on or places confidence in someone or something.
“The whole system relies on a stable internet connection to function correctly.”
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RE- prefix with -IES ending, three vowels across six letters make this a useful vowel-confirmation guess
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Mostly low-scoring tiles but -IES ending hooks are among the most versatile in the game
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