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What are some words that end with ought?

Here are some words that end with "ought":

Common Words:

* ought (modal verb, expressing obligation or expectation)

* brought (past tense of bring)

* fought (past tense of fight)

* sought (past tense of seek)

* thought (past tense of think)

* taught (past tense of teach)

* caught (past tense of catch)

* bought (past tense of buy)

* wrought (past tense of work, often used in a literary context)

Less Common Words:

* fraught (full of or accompanied by)

* draught (a drink, especially of beer)

* drought (a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall)

* naught (nothing)

* sleight (skillful use of the hands)

* hight (called; named)

* besought (implored; begged)

* forsooth (in truth; indeed)

Note: Some words ending in "ought" are considered archaic or literary.

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