Updated June 2026
Guides or directs others; is in charge of or commands. Third person singular of 'lead'.
“She leads the team with confidence and expertise.”
Vowels E and A with common consonants and S.
Worth 6 points, S useful for verb forms and hooks.
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Shorter words formed from the letters in “leads”.
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