Assumes
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Supposes to be the case without proof; takes on a role or responsibility. Third person singular present of assume.
“The theory assumes that all participants will act rationally in their own best interests.”
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supposespresumesundertakes
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Wordle
Double S in middle; contains vowels A, U, E; S ending for extensions
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points; double S and multiple common letters
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