Failed
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of fail, meaning to be unsuccessful in achieving a goal, to cease functioning properly, or to neglect to do something required. It indicates a lack of success or breakdown in performance.
“The startup failed after only six months due to insufficient funding.”
Pronunciation
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/feɪld/
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Wordle
Contains -ED ending; vowels A, I, and E in common positions.
Scrabble
Worth 10 points; the F provides primary value in this regular word.
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