Accused
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Charged with a crime or wrongdoing, or claimed that someone has done something illegal or wrong. The past tense of accuse, indicating a formal allegation has been made.
“The defendant was accused of fraud but maintained his innocence throughout the trial.”
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Double C; contains three vowels (A, U, E) and common letters
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Worth 12 points; good for utilizing multiple common letters efficiently
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