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Updated June 2026
To greet someone arriving in a polite or friendly way. Also used as a noun meaning an instance of greeting or as an adjective meaning gladly received.
“They welcome visitors with open arms and warm hospitality.”
/ˈwɛl.kəm/
wel·come
Contains W and C; double vowel E pattern
Worth 14 points; W and C together provide strong scoring
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