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Swerve

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To change direction suddenly and sharply while in motion.

The driver had to swerve to avoid the fox that ran across the road.

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Synonyms

swervingveeringyawsheercurvetrendveerslue

Antonyms

straightencontinue

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with SW and contains double E, and the V makes it tricky to place early

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Scrabble

Contains V worth 4 points and W worth 4, a solid 6-letter play if you can place it

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