CORNERED
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of CORNERED
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."
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."
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
Is CORNERED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CORNERED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | c | o | r | n | e | r | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CORNERED
100 words from the letters in CORNERED
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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.
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