Accrue
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To accumulate or increase gradually over time, especially in relation to money, interest, or benefits.
“Interest will accrue on the outstanding balance if the account remains unpaid for more than thirty days.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈkruː/
Syllables
ac·crue
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Wordle
Double C at positions 2 and 3 followed by RUE, the CC pattern is characteristic of many AC- words.
Scrabble
Worth 10 points, the double C at the start is a strong scoring feature for a common financial term.
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