Explore
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
To travel through an unfamiliar area to learn about it, or to examine or investigate something systematically. Exploration involves discovering new information, places, or possibilities through inquiry.
“The scientists plan to explore the remote rainforest to discover new plant species.”
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Contains EX- opening with three vowels (E, O, E); watch for -PLORE ending
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Worth 16 points; the X (8 points) and P (3 points) provide excellent scoring
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