Delved
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of delve, meaning to dig or investigate deeply into something.
“The researcher delved into the historical records and found several surprises.”
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V scores 4 points, making delved a strong 13-point word despite its common vowels
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