01 Word definition

lessen

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is LESSEN a word?

Yes. LESSEN is a 6-letter verb. decrease in size, extent, or range Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell LESSEN?

L-E-S-S-E-N

LESSEN contains 6 letters, begins with L, and ends with N.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. decrease in size, extent, or range

    The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester

2verb

  1. wear off or die down

    The pain subsided
Synonyms
decreasediminishfallsubside
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score6points
Words With Friends8points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is LESSEN spelled?

L1E2S3S4E5N6
Starts withLESFirst 3 letters
Ends withSENLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats E, S
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

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About LESSEN.

How do you spell LESSEN?

LESSEN is spelled L-E-S-S-E-N. It contains 6 letters.