Knew

4 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of 'know'; had knowledge or awareness of something.

“She knew the answer to every question on the test.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈnjuː/

Related Words

Synonyms

understood recognized

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Silent K with EW ending, past tense form.

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, includes high-value W.

Words Related to Knew

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “knew” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

anew enew knee know

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “knew”.

knowe waken woken

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