Nominated
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Past tense of nominate; to propose or formally select someone for an office, award, or honour. It involves putting forward a candidate or recommendation for consideration.
“The film was nominated for five Academy Awards.”
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Nine letters with -ED ending; contains NOMIN- root
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Worth 12 points; common political and awards terminology
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