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EARWIGS

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There are 5 meanings of the word Earwigs.

Earwigs - as a noun

Any of numerous insects of the order dermaptera having elongate bodies and slender many-jointed antennae and a pair of large pincers at the rear of the abdomen

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
insect
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Earwigs - as a verb

To fill the mind of with prejudice by insinuations.

To attempt to influence by persistent confidential argument or talk.

To eavesdrop.

To eavesdrop on.

Example Sentences

"Joel is fascinated by the behavior of earwigs."
"The old myth about earwigs burrowing into people's ears is false."
"Our house has been infested with earwigs lately."
"Even though they look intimidating, most earwigs are harmless to humans."
"I sprayed insecticide to get rid of the earwigs in the basement."
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Word Game Points

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

EARWIGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is EARWIGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, earwigs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EARWIGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is EARWIGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, earwigs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EARWIGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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