Applied
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Put something into operation or use; made a formal request for something such as a job or course. Past tense of apply, indicating action has been taken.
“She applied for the scholarship and was thrilled to be selected from hundreds of applicants.”
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Wordle
Double P in middle; contains vowels A, I, E; common -ED ending
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; double P adds value to common letter mix
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