Hunted
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Describing an expression or manner that conveys the fear and anxiety of someone being relentlessly pursued.
“There was a hunted look in his eyes as though he expected to be caught at any moment.”
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hunt·ed
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UNTED ending is fairly common, H in first and T in fourth position help narrow possibilities
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Worth 10 points, common letters make it easy to play and the -ED hooks extend further
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