Writhe

6 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To twist and contort the body in pain, discomfort, or agitation.

“The injured player began to writhe on the ground, clutching his knee in agony.”

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Synonyms

wrestlewriggleworm squirm twist

Antonyms

relax repose

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Starts with WR and ends in THE. Contains I as the main vowel with a distinctive silent E at the end.

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Scrabble

Worth 12 points. The TH scores 4 combined and the E ending opens hooks to WRITHES or WRITHED.

Words Related to Writhe

Anagrams of Writhe

Words that use exactly the same letters as “writhe”.

whiter wither

Words you can make from Writhe

Shorter words formed from the letters in “writhe”.

ither rithe their threw twier twire white withe write writh erth heir hert hewt hire iter reit rite tier tire weir whet whir wire

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