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Updated June 2026
Past tense of purchase; to have acquired something by paying money for it. Bought goods or services in exchange for payment.
“She purchased a new laptop during the end-of-year sales.”
/ˈpɜːtʃəst/
pur·chased
Contains 'PURCH' root and '-ASED' ending; watch for the 'CH' pattern
Worth 17 points; 'C' and 'H' create strong scoring opportunities
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