Tempts
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third-person singular present tense of tempt, meaning to entice or lure someone towards something, often something inadvisable.
“The smell of fresh bread always tempts her into buying far more than she needs.”
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Wordle
Contains T, E, M, P, T, S with two T's. TEMPT is a useful base and the double T is distinctive.
Scrabble
Worth 10 points. The double T and P add value. A straightforward word to place on the board.
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