Explains
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Makes something clear by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts. Clarifies or accounts for an action or event.
“The manual explains how to configure the software step by step.”
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Eight letters with -AINS ending; contains three vowels E, A, I
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Worth 17 points; the X is worth 8 points for strong scoring
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