Relied
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of rely, meaning placed trust or dependence on someone or something for support or assistance.
“For decades, the village relied on the river as its sole source of fresh water.”
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re·lied
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RE- prefix with -IED ending, a common past-tense pattern for verbs ending in Y worth testing early
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Common low-value tiles but the -IED ending is versatile and helps clear awkward letters from your rack
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