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writhen

verb adjective

To twist, to wring (something).

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
W
Ends with
N
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɪðən/

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. To twist, to wring (something).

  2. To contort (a part of the body).

  3. To twist or contort the body; to be distorted.

  4. To extort.

adjective

  1. Twisted, contorted.

  2. Made or shaped by intertwining; plaited.

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