Stretch
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
To extend or lengthen something, or to be made longer or wider without breaking. Can also mean a continuous area or period of time.
“The cat woke up and began to stretch its legs.”
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Contains T, C, H and vowels E; common verb
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Worth 12 points; the H and C provide good scoring
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