Says
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Third person singular present tense of 'say'. Expresses or communicates in words.
“The sign says the store closes at nine o'clock.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/sɛz/
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Common verb form with Y as vowel and double S.
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Scrabble
Worth 7 points; Y adds value and S helps with plurals.
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