PIERCED
/pɪəst/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of PIERCED
To puncture; to break through
"The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."
To create a hole in the skin for the purpose of inserting jewelry
"Can you believe he pierced his tongue?"
To break or interrupt abruptly
"A scream pierced the silence."
Cut through; perforated.
Having one or more body piercings.
Examples of PIERCED in a Sentence
- "The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."
- "Can you believe he pierced his tongue?"
- "A scream pierced the silence."
Word Details
Is PIERCED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PIERCED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of PIERCED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for PIERCED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | i | e | r | c | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PIERCED
91 words from the letters in PIERCED
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How to Use PIERCED in Word Games
PIERCED is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since PIERCED uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble PIERCED to find 91 additional valid words.