Defines

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Third person singular of define; to state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of something.

“This characteristic defines the entire species.”

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Seven letters with -ES suffix; contains useful vowels E, I, E

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Worth 11 points; the S allows for easy extensions and parallel plays

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