Winced

6 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of wince, meaning drew back or flinched involuntarily in response to pain, embarrassment, or distress.

“He winced as the nurse cleaned the wound with antiseptic.”

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Synonyms

flinchedrecoiledcringed shrankgrimaced

Antonyms

enduredwithstood

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains INCE cluster and ends in ED, W opener with no repeated letters

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points, W and C add moderate value, a familiar past tense form

Words Related to Winced

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “winced” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

minced winces wincey winded winged winked winned zinced

Words you can make from Winced

Shorter words formed from the letters in “winced”.

dwine edwin indew wendi widen wince wined cedi cine dice dine enid iced inde nice wend wide wind wine

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