embattled
/ɛm'bætəld/
adjective
9 letters3 syllables14 points in Scrabble®17 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
ADJECTIVE
1
Having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement.
2
(of a person) beset by difficulties or conflict.
“the state legislature called for the embattled governor's resignation”
3
Prepared for battle.
“an embattled city”
WORD FORMS
Starts withE
Ends withD
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®14 points
Words With Friends®17 points
Double word28 points
Triple word42 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinembattledway
Starts & ends withE … D
Syllablesem · bat · tled
SYNONYMS & RELATED6
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