Increasingly

12 lettersadverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

To a greater and greater degree; more and more over time. It describes a progressive rise or growth in extent, frequency, or intensity.

“Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their purchases.”

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Features the 'LY' suffix and multiple 'I' and 'E' vowels; contains the 'INCREA' opening

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Worth 18 points; the 'Y' tile provides good scoring potential on premium squares

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