Preferred
9 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of prefer; to have liked, chosen, or wanted something more than another option. Showed a greater liking or priority for one alternative over others.
“Most customers preferred the original recipe to the new reformulated version.”
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pre·ferred
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Double 'R' and double 'E' are key patterns; '-ED' ending
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Worth 15 points; the double letters create parallel word opportunities
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