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WRITHES

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Writhes.

Writhes - as a verb

To move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

Example: "The prisoner writhed in discomfort"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squirmtwistwormwrestlewriggle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Writhes - as a noun

A contortion.

(knot theory) the number of negative crossings subtracted from the number of positive crossings in a knot

Example Sentences

"He writhes in pain after falling down the stairs."
"The snake writhes in its cage, desperate to escape."
"The injured athlete writhes on the ground, clutching his leg."
"The patient writhes in discomfort during the medical procedure."
"The injured animal writhes in agony, unable to move."
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Word Game Points

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

WRITHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

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

Is WRITHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, writhes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WRITHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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