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CORNERED

8 letters · 3 syllables · verb

C 3/4
O 1/1
R 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1
R 1/1
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of CORNERED

verb

To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.

"The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand."

verb

To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.

"The reporter cornered the politician by pointing out the hypocrisy of his position on mandatory sentencing, in light of the politician's own actions in court."

verb

To put (someone) in an awkward situation.

Examples of CORNERED in a Sentence

  • "The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand."
  • "The reporter cornered the politician by pointing out the hypocrisy of his position on mandatory sentencing, in light of the politician's own actions in court."

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is CORNERED a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CORNERED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: CORNERED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for CORNERED

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter cornered Total
Scrabble 31111112 11
WWF 41121112 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CORNERED

100 words from the letters in CORNERED

How to Use CORNERED in Word Games

CORNERED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CORNERED to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About CORNERED

What does CORNERED mean?
CORNERED is a verb. To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.
Is CORNERED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CORNERED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CORNERED worth in Scrabble?
CORNERED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from CORNERED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CORNERED. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.