Fended
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of fend, meaning managed to cope or get by without outside help.
“She fended for herself after moving to the city alone.”
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Contains common letters F, E, N, D, the -ED ending is a reliable pattern to try
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Worth 10 points, the -ED suffix lets you extend FEND on an existing board
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