Peter

5 lettersverbmoderate

Updated February 2026

Definition

To gradually decrease and come to an end; to dwindle or fade away.

“The conversation began to peter out after midnight.”

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Contains common letters P, E, T, R with double E.

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Worth 7 points; useful for parallel plays with E.

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