Updates
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of update; instances of making something more modern or providing new information. In computing, refers to software patches or improvements.
“The phone automatically downloads and installs security updates.”
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Contains PDATES pattern, S ending, four vowels
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Worth 10 points; useful S plural with P
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