Derives
7 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular of derive: to reach a conclusion or obtain something through reasoning or from a source.
“The scientist derives her conclusions from decades of careful empirical observation.”
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Contains V and two E's with no repeated consonants, the V is a good differentiator in Wordle
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Worth 11 points with the V scoring 4, a solid play extending DERIVE with an -S hook
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