Weep
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To shed tears as an expression of sadness, grief, or intense emotion.
“She began to weep quietly when she heard the news of his passing.”
Pronunciation
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/wiːp/
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Contains double E, the EEP ending appears in several Wordle answers so testing E early helps greatly
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, the P adds value and double E is easy to commit, extends to weeps and weeping
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