embattled
ADJECTIVE
/ɛm'bætəld/
9 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH E
embattled is a valid 9-letter word worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
E1M3B3A1T1T1L1E1D2
1 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 =14 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 28TRIPLE WORD → 42
MEANING
What does embattled mean?
ADJECTIVE · 3 SENSES
1
Having or resembling repeated square indentations like those in a battlement.
SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
2
(of a person) beset by difficulties or conflict.
“the state legislature called for the embattled governor's resignation”
SIMILAR
3
Prepared for battle.
“an embattled city”
SIMILAR