Wade
4 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To walk through water or another liquid, typically with effort due to the resistance it creates.
“The children waded into the cool river up to their knees.”
Pronunciation
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/weɪd/
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W-A-D-E with A in position 2 and E at the end is a reliable Wordle test for common vowels
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Scores 8 points, extends to WADED, WADER, WADERS, W is high value and well-placed here
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