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Updated June 2026
Had objective reality or being, or lived in a particular place or under particular conditions. The past tense of exist indicates previous presence, occurrence, or survival.
“Dinosaurs existed on Earth for over 160 million years before their extinction.”
/ɪɡˈzɪstɪd/
Contains EX- opening with four vowels (E, I, E); watch for -ISTED ending
Worth 15 points; the X (8 points) provides excellent scoring potential
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