Careens
7 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present tense of careen, meaning to move erratically or lurch from side to side as if unable to maintain a straight course.
“The lorry careens around the sharp bend, narrowly missing the hedge on either side of the lane.”
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Wordle
Ends in EENS, starts CAR, contains AREE in the middle
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, all low-value tiles, S at the end allows hooking if CAREEN is already placed
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