Investigated

12 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Carried out a systematic examination or inquiry to discover facts, especially those related to a crime, problem, or scientific question.

“Police investigated the incident thoroughly and identified several witnesses.”

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Contains the 'ED' suffix and multiple 'I' and 'E' vowels; features the 'INVEST' opening

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Worth 17 points; the 'V' tile provides good scoring potential on premium squares

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