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HARD-BOILED

(adj.sat)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Hard-Boiled.

Hard-Boiled - as an adjective satellite

Tough and callous by virtue of experience

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hard-bittenpugnacious

Used of persons; emotionally hardened

Example: "Faced a case-hardened judge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
case-hardenedhardened

(eggs) cooked until the yolk is solid

Example Sentences

"He enjoyed a hearty breakfast of hard-boiled eggs and toast."
"The detective was known for his hard-boiled approach to solving crimes."
"She prefers her steak to be hard-boiled rather than cooked to medium rare."
"The writer is known for his hard-boiled style of storytelling."
"The chef prepared a delicious hard-boiled lobster for the seafood lovers."
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Is HARD-BOILED a valid Scrabble word?
No, hard-boiled is NOT valid for Scrabble
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