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Maintains

9 lettersverbcommon

Updated 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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