Answered
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The past tense of answer, meaning to have responded to a question, request, or situation. To have provided a solution, reply, or reaction to something that required attention.
“She answered all the interview questions confidently and thoroughly.”
Pronunciation
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/ænsɜːd/
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Wordle
Contains three vowels (A, E, E) and ends with -ED; watch for the W in the middle
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; useful for the high-value W (4 points) and -ED combination
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