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THORNIEST

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Thorniest.

Thorniest - as an adjective satellite

Bristling with perplexities

Example: "The thorny question of states' rights"

Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.

Example: "A horse with a short bristly mane"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbed11barbellate14briary11briery11bristled11bristly12burred9burry10prickly18setaceous11setose6spiny10

Thorniest - as an adjective

Having thorns or spines

Troublesome or vexatious

Aloof and irritable

Example Sentences

"Dealing with conflicting opinions is one of the thorniest issues in politics."
"The thorniest part of the project was getting all the stakeholders to agree."
"Finding a compromise that satisfies everyone's needs can be the thorniest challenge."
"Addressing the thorniest problems first will allow for a smoother overall process."
"Negotiating a fair contract with all the different parties involved is the thorniest task."
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Word Game Points

Is THORNIEST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, thorniest is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THORNIEST has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is THORNIEST a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, thorniest is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THORNIEST has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is THORNIEST a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, thorniest is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THORNIEST has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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