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STARTLED

/ˈstɑːt.l̩d/

8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of STARTLED

verb

To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

"a horse that startles easily"

verb

To excite by sudden alarm, surprise, or apprehension; to frighten suddenly and not seriously; to alarm; to surprise.

verb

To deter; to cause to deviate.

adjective

Surprised and slightly frightened.

adjective

Extremely shocked.

Synonyms of STARTLED

Words with similar meaning

Examples of STARTLED in a Sentence

  • "a horse that startles easily"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is STARTLED a Scrabble Word?

Yes, STARTLED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: STARTLED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for STARTLED

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter startled Total
Scrabble 11111112 9
WWF 11111212 10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in STARTLED

100 words from the letters in STARTLED

How to Use STARTLED in Word Games

STARTLED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About STARTLED

What does STARTLED mean?
STARTLED is a verb. To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.
Is STARTLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STARTLED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is STARTLED worth in Scrabble?
STARTLED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from STARTLED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in STARTLED. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of STARTLED?
Synonyms of STARTLED include: deter, alarm, frighten, scare, surprise, start. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.