Devised

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of devise, meaning having formulated or conceived a plan, idea, or scheme through careful deliberate thought.

“She devised an ingenious solution to the recurring supply problem.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

de·vised

Related Words

Synonyms

designedinventedcontrivedformulatedconceivedplotted

Antonyms

copiedimitated

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -ED and contains D, E, V, I, S, testing V in position 2 narrows the field quickly

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points with V=4, flexible past tense form that plays well off existing board tiles

Words Related to Devised

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “devised” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

demised deviled devisee deviser devises revised

Words you can make from Devised

Shorter words formed from the letters in “devised”.

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