Behead
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To sever someone's head from their body, typically as an execution.
“The executioner was ordered to behead the condemned prisoner at dawn.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/bɪˈhɛd/
Syllables
be·head
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Wordle
Contains HEAD, one of the most common English words, the BE- prefix is the distinguishing element.
Scrabble
Worth 12 points. HEAD is a great anchor word on the board, placing BE- in front can open diagonal lines.
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