Supposed
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of suppose; assumed to be true or expected to happen based on belief or obligation. Often used to express something that should occur but may not.
“You were supposed to submit the report by Friday, but the deadline has been extended.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/səˈpəʊzɪd/
Syllables
sup·posed
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Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains double-P and -ED ending
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Worth 13 points; the double-P provides good scoring opportunities
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