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Updated June 2026
Third person singular present of 'become'; to begin to be, grow to be, or come to be. To be suitable or fitting for someone.
“The caterpillar becomes a butterfly through metamorphosis.”
/bəˈkʌmz/
Three E's pattern; -OMES ending
13 points; good for using multiple common letters
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