Provides
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Makes available for use or supplies something needed or wanted. It indicates the action of furnishing or equipping with necessary items or services.
“The library provides free access to thousands of digital resources.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/prəˈvaɪdz/
Syllables
pro·vides
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Wordle
Contains common letters P, R, O, V, I, D, E, S with good variety
Scrabble
Worth 14 points; V adds significant value
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