Tend
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To care for or look after something, or to be inclined toward something.
“She tends to arrive early for all her appointments.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/tɛnd/
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Contains T, E, N, D with good letter distribution.
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Scrabble
Worth 5 points; can make TENDS or extend other words.
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