Unfold
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To open out something that was folded, or to develop and become gradually clearer over time.
“The detective watched the whole mystery unfold over the course of the evening.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ʌnˈfəʊld/
Syllables
un·fold
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Wordle
Ends in OLD which is a common pattern, the F is the distinctive letter to identify early
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Worth 10 points, FOLD and OLD are useful sub-words and F tile adds good value
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