Loading word page…
Updated June 2026
past tense of tax; imposed a levy on
“The goods were taxed at the border.”
"Taxed" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter X.
"Taxed" is worth 13 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile X — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
Change a single letter of “taxed” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
Look up taxed in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!