Suspect

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

To believe something to be probable or possible without certain proof. Can also be a noun referring to a person thought to be guilty of a crime.

“The detective began to suspect that the witness was lying.”

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Contains two S's and vowels U, E; common verb/noun

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Worth 11 points; good combination for word building

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