mordant
ADJECTIVENOUN
/mɔrdənt/
7 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH M
mordant is a valid 7-letter word worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
M3O1R1D2A1N1T1
3 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 =10 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 20TRIPLE WORD → 30
MEANING
What does mordant mean?
ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1
Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action.
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2
Harshly ironic or sinister.
“fun ranging from slapstick clowning ... to savage mordant wit”
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SIMILAR
NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
A substance used to treat leather or other materials before dyeing; aids in dyeing process.
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