Hearken
7 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
To listen carefully and attentively, chiefly used in the imperative as a call to pay close attention.
“Hearken to these words, for they carry wisdom passed down through many generations.”
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heark·en
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Wordle
H-E-A-R with -KEN ending, K is uncommon in Wordle, HEAR at the start helps narrow guesses quickly
Scrabble
K (5 pts) boosts value significantly, HEAR is a strong root, -KEN suffix adds a well-placed high-value tile
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