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Suspect

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To believe something to be probable or possible without certain proof. Can also be a noun referring to a person thought to be guilty of a crime.

The detective began to suspect that the witness was lying.

Pronunciation

IPA

/səsˈpɛkt/

Syllables

sus·pect

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Synonyms

doubtdistrustsupposesurmiseaccused

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Wordle

Contains two S's and vowels U, E; common verb/noun

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points; good combination for word building

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