Putrid
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Characteristic of or affected by decomposition and decay, producing a foul and offensive smell.
“The putrid smell from the abandoned bin was overwhelming in the summer heat.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpjuː.trɪd/
Syllables
pu·trid
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Contains UID near the end and the PUTR opening is an unusual cluster to watch for
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points and the D at the end provides a reliable hook for extending tiles
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