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Updated June 2026
Third person singular present tense of operate, meaning to control or manage the functioning of something. Functions, works, or performs an activity in a particular way.
“The factory operates around the clock to meet the high demand for medical equipment.”
Eight letters with pattern OPER-; contains five vowels (O, E, A, E)
Worth 10 points; present tense with strong vowel content for flexible placement
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