Word of the Day · Friday, March 6, 2026
verb
To cause to be more lively, or to become more lively.
“Let's liven up this party!”
LIVEN is a 5-letter word with 2 vowels (I, E) and 3 consonants (L, V, N). Every letter is distinct, so it rarely punishes a clean opening guess.
It leans on high-frequency letters (I, E, N), so a strong vowel-and-common-consonant opener tends to light up quickly. Watch for the less-common letter V — saving a guess to test it once the vowels are placed is usually the fastest route.