Dumbed
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of dumb, meaning made something simpler or less intellectually demanding, usually used with the adverb down.
“The producer admitted the documentary had been dumbed down to reach a broader audience.”
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Wordle
Contains the MB cluster, ends in -ED, U is the only vowel, helpful for narrowing guesses
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The MB combination carries decent tile value, -ED suffix is easy to extend, solid mid-game play
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