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Updated June 2026
To give support, confidence, or hope to someone, or to promote or foster an action or behaviour. It involves inspiring others to take positive steps.
“Teachers should encourage students to ask questions and explore their curiosity.”
Three E's with EN- prefix; -AGE ending is a common pattern
Worth 13 points; the G and C provide decent scoring potential
Change a single letter of “encourage” to make these 9-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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