absurd
NOUNADJECTIVE
/æb'sɜrd/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH A
absurd is a valid 6-letter word worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
A1B3S1U1R1D2
1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 =9 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 18TRIPLE WORD → 27
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What does absurd mean?
NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
A situation in which life seems irrational and meaningless.
“The absurd is the essential concept and the first truth”
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ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1
So unreasonable as to invite derision.
“the absurd excuse that the dog ate his homework”
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2
Inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense.
“the absurd predicament of seeming to argue that virtue is highly desirable but intensely unpleasant”
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