Lean

4 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

To bend or incline from a vertical position; to rely on for support.

“She decided to lean against the wall while waiting.”

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EA vowel pair in middle; N ending is fairly common.

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Worth 4 points; good for building off existing words.

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