Checked
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Past tense of check; to have examined something in order to verify its accuracy, quality, or condition. It can also mean to have stopped or slowed something's progress.
“I checked the weather forecast before planning our weekend trip.”
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Contains -ED ending; watch for the double C-K pattern
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Worth 17 points; the high-value letters C, H, K make it valuable
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