Received

8 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Obtained, accepted, or been given something, whether physical objects, information, or experiences. Past tense of receive.

“The company received overwhelming support from customers following its charitable donation campaign.”

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Contains three E's, which is unusual and key to solving; watch for EI vowel combination

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Worth 13 points; multiple E's allow for versatile placement opportunities

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