Accrues
7 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present of accrue: increases or accumulates gradually, especially as interest or benefit.
“The greatest financial benefit accrues to those who begin saving early in their careers.”
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Double C in positions 2 and 3, ends in UES, the U is confirmed at position 5
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Double C adds points, ends in ES for easy board extension, a common financial verb form
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