01 Word definition

constrict

9 letters · 2 vowels · 7 consonants

Is CONSTRICT a word?

Yes. CONSTRICT is a 9-letter verb. squeeze or press together Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell CONSTRICT?

C-O-N-S-T-R-I-C-T

CONSTRICT contains 9 letters, begins with C, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. squeeze or press together

    “she compressed her lips”

2verb

  1. become tight or as if tight

    “Her throat constricted”
Synonyms
compresssqueezecompactcontractpressconstringenarrow
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score13points
Words With Friends16points
Word length9letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is CONSTRICT spelled?

C1O2N3S4T5R6I7C8T9
Starts withCONFirst 3 letters
Ends withICTLast 3 letters
Unique letters7Repeats C, T
Vowel balance2 / 7Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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FAQ Quick answers

About CONSTRICT.

How do you spell CONSTRICT?

CONSTRICT is spelled C-O-N-S-T-R-I-C-T. It contains 9 letters.