Suffered
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Past tense of suffer; experienced or endured pain, distress, or hardship. Can also mean to become worse or deteriorate.
“The region suffered severe damage from the earthquake and subsequent aftershocks.”
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Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains double-F and -ED ending
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Worth 15 points; the double-F provides good scoring opportunities
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