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Updated June 2026
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.”
Double S in middle; contains vowels A, U, E; S ending for extensions
Worth 9 points; double S and multiple common letters
Change a single letter of “assumes” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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