Tool to extend a word (at Scrabble or other letters game), to find words containing another word, to list extensible words (extension play), etc.
Extend a Word - dCode
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Extend a Word
Word Extension Finder
Common Word Extension
Answers to Questions (FAQ)
What is word prolongation? (Definition)
Extending a word consists of adding one or more letters to an existing word to obtain a new word.
A word is said to be extendable if it is possible to add/add one or more letters to it at the beginning or at the end of the word in order to create a new one, existing in the chosen dictionary.
How to extend a word?
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What is a prefix?
A prefix is a letter or group of letters that can be affixed to the beginning of a word.
Example: CODE + prefix DE gives DECODE
What is a suffix?
A suffix is a letter or group of letters that can be affixed to the end of a word.
Example: CODE + suffix R gives CODER
What is a stop word?
A stop word (non-extensible) is a word that can not be extended either by a prefix or a suffix
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