Dilute
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To reduce the strength or concentration of a solution or mixture by adding water or another liquid.
“Always dilute the cleaning solution with water before applying it to the surface.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/daɪˈljuːt/
Syllables
di·lute
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Wordle
Ends in UTE, contains DIL, three vowels in six letters, all common tiles
Scrabble
7 points, UTE ending is hookable, DILUTED and DILUTER are valid extensions
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