Retained
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Continued to have or keep possession of something, or kept in one's memory. Past tense of retain, indicating previous action of preserving or maintaining.
“Despite the economic downturn, the company retained all of its skilled employees.”
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Contains five vowels E, A, I, E with -ED ending; note the TAIN pattern
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Worth 9 points; abundant vowels create opportunities for parallel plays
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