Advances
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Plural of advance; forward movements or progress in development. Can also refer to approaches made to someone with a particular purpose.
“Recent advances in medicine have improved treatment options.”
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Contains three A's and -ES ending pattern
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Worth 14 points; V and C together provide good value
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