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Updated June 2026
Makes available for use or supplies something needed or wanted. It indicates the action of furnishing or equipping with necessary items or services.
“The library provides free access to thousands of digital resources.”
/prəˈvaɪdz/
pro·vides
Contains common letters P, R, O, V, I, D, E, S with good variety
Worth 14 points; V adds significant value
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