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TORTURED

/ˈtɔːt͡ʃəd/

8 letters · 3 syllables · verb, adjective

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Definition of TORTURED

verb

To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone).

"In the aftermath of 9/11, we did some things that were wrong. We did a whole lot of things that were right, but, we tortured some folks. We did some things that were contrary to our values."

adjective

Having been subjected to torture, mental or physical.

adjective

Involving suffering and difficulty.

"a tortured history"

adjective

Of literature, burdened by unnecessary complexity, obfuscation, abstruseness, etc.

"tortured prose"

Examples of TORTURED in a Sentence

  • "In the aftermath of 9/11, we did some things that were wrong. We did a whole lot of things that were right, but, we tortured some folks. We did some things that were contrary to our values."
  • "a tortured history"
  • "tortured prose"

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is TORTURED a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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

Letter Values for TORTURED

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

Letter tortured Total
Scrabble 11111112 9
WWF 11112112 10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in TORTURED

100 words from the letters in TORTURED

How to Use TORTURED in Word Games

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

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TORTURED to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TORTURED

What does TORTURED mean?
TORTURED is a verb. To intentionally inflict severe pain or suffering on (someone).
Is TORTURED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TORTURED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TORTURED worth in Scrabble?
TORTURED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from TORTURED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in TORTURED. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.