Abduct
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To take someone away by force or deception, typically with the intent to hold them captive or demand a ransom.
“Police launched an urgent investigation after witnesses reported an attempt to abduct the child.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/æbˈdʌkt/
Syllables
ab·duct
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Ends in -DUCT, sharing a pattern with conduct, induct, and deduct
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C worth 3 points, all other tiles are common, solid mid-range score for a well-known word
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