Word: PAINED
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of PAINED
- To hurt; to put to bodily uneasiness or anguish; to afflict with uneasy sensations of any degree of intensity; to torment; to torture.
"The wound pained him."
- To render uneasy in mind; to disquiet; to distress; to grieve.
"It pains me to say that I must let you go."
- To inflict suffering upon as a penalty; to punish.
- In pain, especially in an emotional sense.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "pained" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "pained" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PAINED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PAINED worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PAINED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PAINED:
- # the pained effect
- # master of pained
- # playing with pained
- # in terms of pained
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