Observed
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Past tense of observe, meaning to notice or perceive something and register it as being significant. Also means to watch carefully, especially for scientific purposes, or to make a remark or comment.
“The scientists observed unusual behaviour in the colony before the earthquake occurred.”
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Eight letters with pattern OBS-; contains four vowels (O, E, E)
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Worth 13 points; past tense with the valuable V adding scoring potential
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