Catches
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present tense of catch, meaning discovers or comes upon someone or something accidentally, suddenly, or in the act.
“She always catches him sneaking biscuits before dinner.”
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Wordle
Contains TCH cluster which is distinctive, ends in ES, a very common pattern
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Worth 14 points, the CH is valuable and the word fits neatly into many board positions
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