Skip to content
Word ChallengeWord Challenge

Suspected

9 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of suspect; to have an idea or belief that something is possible, likely, or true, especially something bad, without having definite proof. Also used as an adjective meaning believed to be guilty.

Police suspected that the crime was committed by someone familiar with the building.

Related Words

Synonyms

doubtedmistrustedbelievedassumed

Antonyms

unsuspected

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

Contains 'ct' cluster; common '-ed' ending with 'susp-' prefix

🔤

Scrabble

14 points; good use of high-value letters like 'c' and 'p'

Words Related to Suspected

Words you can make from Suspected

Shorter words formed from the letters in “suspected”.

Explore Similar Words

Try These Tools

Dictionary References

Look up suspected in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Word Challenge

Ready to test your word skills?

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free