Deserve
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To be worthy of or entitled to something, especially reward or punishment, based on actions or qualities.
“After working so hard, you deserve a proper holiday.”
Pronunciation
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/dɪˈzɜːv/
Syllables
de·serve
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Wordle
Seven letters with -ERVE suffix; contains useful vowels E, E, E
Scrabble
Worth 11 points; the V (4 points) adds strategic value
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