Expected

8 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Regarded as likely to happen or arrive; anticipated. Considered probable or required as appropriate.

“The project was completed ahead of the expected delivery date.”

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Eight letters with -ED ending; contains four vowels E, E, E

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Worth 20 points; the X is worth 8 points for excellent scoring

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