Retrieved
9 lettersverbmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
Past tense of retrieve; successfully obtained or brought back something, particularly from storage or a difficult situation. Can also refer to a dog fetching game.
“The technician retrieved the deleted files from the backup system.”
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Contains four instances of common letter E and valuable V
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Worth 13 points base; strong 9-letter word with V and -ED ending
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