Licensed
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of license; granted official permission to own, use, or do something. Given formal authority or approval, typically by a governmental body.
“The restaurant is fully licensed to serve alcohol until midnight every evening.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈlaɪsənst/
Syllables
li·censed
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Four vowels I-E-E; -ED ending with double C
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Worth 11 points; useful word with common letter patterns
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