Gaunted
7 lettersverbrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Past tense of gaunt, meaning became or caused to appear extremely thin and haggard through illness, privation, or hardship.
“The long winter journey had gaunted him terribly by the time he reached home.”
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filled outfattened
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Ends in -TED, the GAUNT root is well known, AU vowel pair appears early
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Worth 8 points, common tiles throughout, the -TED extension is straightforward
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