Described
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of describe; to have given an account or representation of something in words. It implies detailed explanation or characterisation.
“The witness described the suspect as tall with dark hair.”
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de·scribed
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Nine letters with repeated 'd' and 'e' - identify doubles early
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