Delayed

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Past tense of delay; to make something happen at a later time than originally planned or expected.

“The flight was delayed by three hours due to adverse weather conditions.”

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Seven letters with -ED suffix; contains useful vowels E, A, E

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Worth 11 points; the Y (4 points) adds strategic value

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