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Updated June 2026
Past tense of award; to have given a prize, honour, or payment to someone in recognition of merit or achievement. To have officially granted something.
“The committee awarded her the scholarship for academic excellence.”
Double 'A' and 'D' patterns; -ED past tense ending
12 points; the W is valuable at 4 points
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