PEELED
/piːld/
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of PEELED
To remove the skin or outer covering of.
"I sat by my sister's bed, peeling oranges for her."
To remove something from the outer or top layer of.
"I peeled (the skin from) a banana and ate it hungrily."
To become detached, come away, especially in flakes or strips; to shed skin in such a way.
"I had been out in the sun too long, and my nose was starting to peel."
To play a peel shot.
To send through a hoop (of a ball other than one's own).
To plunder; to pillage, rob.
With the outermost layer or skin removed.
"He stirred the campfire stew with a peeled stick, so the bark wouldn't get in it."
Examples of PEELED in a Sentence
- "I sat by my sister's bed, peeling oranges for her."
- "I peeled (the skin from) a banana and ate it hungrily."
- "I had been out in the sun too long, and my nose was starting to peel."
- "He stirred the campfire stew with a peeled stick, so the bark wouldn't get in it."
Word Details
Is PEELED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PEELED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PEELED uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PEELED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | e | l | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PEELED
24 words from the letters in PEELED
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5-letter words
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How to Use PEELED in Word Games
PEELED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, PEELED is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PEELED to find 24 additional valid words.