POISONED
/ˈpɔɪzn̩d/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of POISONED
To use poison to kill or paralyse (somebody).
"The assassin poisoned the king."
To pollute; to cause to become poisonous.
"That factory is poisoning the river."
To cause to become much worse.
"He poisoned the mood in the room with his non-stop criticism."
(of a living thing) Killed, paralysed, or harmed by receiving a dose of poison.
(of food or drink) Containing poison.
(of a pawn) Such that its capture will lessen the capturing player's chance of winning.
Examples of POISONED in a Sentence
- "The assassin poisoned the king."
- "That factory is poisoning the river."
- "He poisoned the mood in the room with his non-stop criticism."
Word Details
Is POISONED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, POISONED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: POISONED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for POISONED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | o | i | s | o | n | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in POISONED
100 words from the letters in POISONED
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How to Use POISONED in Word Games
POISONED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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