Alleged
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Claimed to be true or to have occurred, but not yet proven or confirmed. Used to describe something asserted without definite proof, often in legal contexts.
“The alleged thief was arrested but remains innocent until proven guilty in court.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈlɛdʒd/
Syllables
al·leged
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Wordle
Double L in middle; contains three vowels (A, E, E); common -ED ending
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points; double L provides good value with common letters
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