Exert
5 lettersverbUpdated June 2026
Definition
To apply or bring to bear a force, influence, or quality.
“She had to exert considerable effort to lift the heavy box.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪɡˈzɜːt/
Syllables
ex·ert
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Wordle
"Exert" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.
Scrabble
"Exert" is worth 12 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile X — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
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