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Widens

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated 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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Synonyms

broadensexpandsextendsenlargesopens

Antonyms

narrowsconstrictscontracts

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Wordle

Contains common vowels I and E with no repeated letters, strong consonant mix

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, moderate tile values overall, S already included in the word

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