Cleated
7 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of cleat, meaning fitted with cleats or projecting ridges to prevent slipping, or secured with a cleat.
“The deck hands cleated the ropes securely to the bollards before the storm hit.”
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Ends -EATED like HEATED, SEATED and TREATED, two E's in positions 2 and 5
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Scores 9 points with all one-point tiles, the -EATED suffix hook is very useful on the board
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