Updated June 2026
Past tense of aid; helped or assisted.
“The volunteers aided the flood victims with supplies and shelter.”
/ˈeɪ.dɪd/
"Aided" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 3 vowels help pin down vowel positions early.
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