Seized
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of seize, to take hold of something or someone suddenly and forcibly.
“The officer seized the suspect's arm before he could flee the scene.”
Pronunciation
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/siːzd/
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Contains Z which is rare in Wordle, ends in -ED confirming past tense
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Worth 16 points, the Z alone scores 10 points, making this one of the best plays in the range
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