Cited

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of cite, meaning to quote or refer to as evidence or example.

“The researcher cited several studies to support her hypothesis.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

cit·ed

Related Words

Synonyms

quoted referenced mentioned

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Past tense with 'ED' ending, contains 'I' and 'E'.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points, efficient use of common letters.

Words Related to Cited

Anagrams of Cited

Words that use exactly the same letters as “cited”.

cetid edict

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “cited” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bited citee citer cites coted kited sited wited

Words you can make from Cited

Shorter words formed from the letters in “cited”.

cedi ceti cite deti dice dict diet dite edit iced tide tied

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “cited”.

credit direct

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