CRINGED
/kɹɪndʒd/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of CRINGED
To shrink, cower, tense or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment.
"He cringed as the bird collided with the window."
To bow or crouch in servility.
To contract; to draw together; to cause to shrink or wrinkle; to distort.
Examples of CRINGED in a Sentence
- "He cringed as the bird collided with the window."
Word Details
Is CRINGED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CRINGED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of CRINGED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for CRINGED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | r | i | n | g | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CRINGED
99 words from the letters in CRINGED
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How to Use CRINGED in Word Games
CRINGED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since CRINGED uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CRINGED to find 99 additional valid words.