Coughs
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present of cough, referring to the action of expelling air from the lungs abruptly due to irritation or congestion.
“She coughs persistently every morning because of the cold she picked up last week.”
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GH makes an F sound here, COUGH is a strong 5-letter base, adding S completes the word
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Scores 12 points, the GH tile pair adds good value, COUGH is a flexible and familiar root
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