Anneal
6 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To heat metal, glass, or another material and then cool it gradually in order to relieve internal stress and achieve a desired hardness or texture.
“The glassblower annealed the vessel slowly to prevent it from cracking under temperature changes.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈniːl/
Syllables
an·neal
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Worth 6 points, hooks cleanly with -ED, -ING, and -S, making it versatile for building chains
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