Continue
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To persist in an activity or process without interruption or cessation. It means to carry on with something that has already begun.
“Despite the heavy rain, the marathon runners decided to continue towards the finish line.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kənˈtɪnjuː/
Syllables
con·tin·ue
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Multiple vowels 'O', 'I', 'U', 'E'; common consonants 'N', 'T', 'C' aid elimination
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8-letter word worth 10 points; good vowel distribution makes it easier to connect to other words
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