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Word entry · 6 letters

wither

Best crossword clue

"Dry up and shrink"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈwɪðə/Part of speech verbSorted ehirtwStarts with WEnds with R1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. wither, as with a loss of moisture

Word origin

From Middle English widren, wydderen (“to dry up, shrivel”), related to or perhaps an alteration of Middle English wederen (“to expose to weather”), from Old English wederian (“to expose to weather, exhibit a change of weather”).

Used in a sentence

  • The flowers began to wither in the hot sun without enough water.
  • She watched as the old tree slowly withered with time.
  • Without care, the crops will wither and fail to grow.

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