Mercies
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of mercy, referring to acts of compassion, forbearance, or leniency shown to those who might otherwise face punishment or hardship.
“The parole board extended mercies to several prisoners who had shown genuine reform.”
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crueltiesseveritiesharshness
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Ends in -CIES, a common irregular plural pattern, the MER- start is familiar and easy to guess early
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The C scores 3 points, -IES endings hook cleanly onto many existing board words for bonus plays
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