Expect
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
To regard something as likely to happen or to anticipate the occurrence or appearance of someone or something. It implies a reasonable belief based on evidence, experience, or probability.
“We expect the guests to arrive around seven o'clock this evening.”
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Very common word with three E's; good for testing E placement and X position.
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; the X contributes significantly to the score.
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