Assumes

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Supposes to be the case without proof; takes on a role or responsibility. Third person singular present of assume.

“The theory assumes that all participants will act rationally in their own best interests.”

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Double S in middle; contains vowels A, U, E; S ending for extensions

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Worth 9 points; double S and multiple common letters

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