Maintains
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Third person singular present of maintain; keeps something in good condition, continues a state or activity, or asserts something to be true. It describes ongoing preservation or support.
“The gardener maintains the estate grounds to the highest standards throughout the year.”
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Wordle
Contains two 'A's and two 'N's; vowel-moderate with 'MAINTAIN' root
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; useful for common verb conjugation and letter deployment
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