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ADDLED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Addled.

Addled - as an adjective satellite

(of eggs) no longer edible

Example: "An addled egg"

Confused and vague; used especially of thinking

Example: "Muddleheaded ideas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
befuddledmuddledmuzzywoollywoolly-headedwoolywooly-minded

Addled - as a verb

(provincial) to earn, earn by labor; earn money or one's living.

(provincial) to thrive or grow; to ripen.

To make addle; to grow addle; to muddle

To cause fertilised eggs to lose viability, by killing the developing embryo within through shaking, piercing, freezing or oiling, without breaking the shell.

Addled - as an adjective

(of eggs) bad, rotten; inviable, containing a dead embryo.

Confused; mixed up.

Morbid, corrupt, putrid, or barren.

Example Sentences

"His addled mind couldn't grasp the concept."
"The addled chicken wandered aimlessly in the yard."
"She tried to make sense of his addled explanation."
"The addled professor rambled on about unrelated topics."
"He blamed his addled memory for forgetting important details."
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Word Game Points

Is ADDLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, addled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ADDLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ADDLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, addled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ADDLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is ADDLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, addled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ADDLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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