Widens
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present of widen, meaning becomes or makes something broader or more extensive.
“The river widens considerably as it approaches the estuary.”
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Contains common vowels I and E with no repeated letters, strong consonant mix
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Worth 10 points, moderate tile values overall, S already included in the word
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