01 Word definition

pinched

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is PINCHED a word?

Yes. PINCHED is a 7-letter adjective. sounding as if the nose were pinched Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PINCHED?

P-I-N-C-H-E-D

PINCHED contains 7 letters, begins with P, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. sounding as if the nose were pinched

    “a whining nasal voice”

2adjective

  1. very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold

    “a nightmare population of gaunt men and skeletal boys”
Synonyms
adenoidalnasalcadaverousemaciatedgaunthaggardskeletalwasted
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score15points
Words With Friends17points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PINCHED spelled?

P1I2N3C4H5E6D7
Starts withPINFirst 3 letters
Ends withHEDLast 3 letters
Unique letters7No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play PINCHED?

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Base tile value: 15 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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FAQ Quick answers

About PINCHED.

How do you spell PINCHED?

PINCHED is spelled P-I-N-C-H-E-D. It contains 7 letters.