Investigated

12 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Carried out a systematic examination or inquiry to discover facts, especially those related to a crime, problem, or scientific question.

“Police investigated the incident thoroughly and identified several witnesses.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

in·ves·ti·gat·ed

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Synonyms

examinedresearchedexploredprobed

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Wordle

Contains the 'ED' suffix and multiple 'I' and 'E' vowels; features the 'INVEST' opening

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Scrabble

Worth 17 points; the 'V' tile provides good scoring potential on premium squares

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