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Brakes

6 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Devices for slowing or stopping vehicles or machines.

The mechanic checked the brakes before the long journey.

Pronunciation

IPA

/breɪks/

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Synonyms

stopsrestraintscontrols

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Wordle

Two vowels A and E with K; S ending

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points; K adds value at 5 points

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