Repels
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present tense of repel, meaning drives something back by force or causes someone to feel strong aversion or disgust.
“The strong chemical odour repels most insects effectively throughout the growing season.”
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Wordle
RE- prefix plus -PELS, with the double-L root losing one L in this conjugated form.
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REPELS scores 8 points and uses common tiles, offering good board flexibility.
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