Describe
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
To give an account of something in words, detailing its characteristics, appearance, or nature. It involves providing information that creates a mental picture or understanding.
“The witness was able to describe the suspect's distinctive clothing in considerable detail.”
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Contains double 'E' and common letters 'D', 'S', 'R', 'B', 'C'; vowels 'E', 'I' provide coverage
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8-letter word worth 13 points; the 'B' and 'C' tiles offer decent scoring opportunities
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