Suspected
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Past tense of suspect; to have an idea or belief that something is possible, likely, or true, especially something bad, without having definite proof. Also used as an adjective meaning believed to be guilty.
“Police suspected that the crime was committed by someone familiar with the building.”
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Contains 'ct' cluster; common '-ed' ending with 'susp-' prefix
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14 points; good use of high-value letters like 'c' and 'p'
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