Deform
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To alter or distort the shape of something so that it loses its proper form.
“Prolonged exposure to heat can deform the plastic components of the device.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈfɔːm/
Syllables
de·form
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Wordle
Contains E and O as vowels, begins with the common DE- prefix and ends in -ORM
Scrabble
Worth 12 points, F scores 4 and the -ORM ending allows useful extensions
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