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HUNKERED

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Hunkered.

Hunkered - as a verb

Sit on one's heels

Example: "In some cultures, the women give birth while squatting"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crouchhunker downscrunchscrunch upsquat

Example Sentences

"During the storm, we hunkered down in the basement for safety."
"The hikers hunkered behind the rocks to avoid the strong wind."
"The cat hunkered in the corner, trying to hide from the vacuum cleaner."
"As the gunfire started, the soldiers quickly hunkered behind the sandbags."
"The family hunkered around the campfire, roasting marshmallows and telling stories."
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Word Game Points

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

HUNKERED has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is HUNKERED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hunkered is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HUNKERED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is HUNKERED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hunkered is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HUNKERED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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