Tried

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Past tense of try; attempted to do something or tested something.

“She tried her best to finish the project on time.”

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T-R-I-E-D has good vowel placement and common letters.

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Worth 6 points, useful past tense form with D ending.

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