Sane
4 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Having a sound and healthy mind and being free from mental illness or irrational behaviour.
“Despite the enormous pressure of the crisis, she remained calm and perfectly sane throughout.”
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/seɪn/
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S-A-N-E covers two vowels and two very common consonants, an excellent early Wordle opener
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Worth 4 points, hooks to SANER, SANEST, and INSANE, making it a versatile base word
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