Pincer
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A gripping hand tool consisting of two pivoted arms that work together to hold, squeeze, or pull objects.
“He used a pincer to remove the bent nail from the timber without damaging the surrounding wood.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈpɪnsər/
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The NC consonant cluster in the middle is useful for narrowing guesses, vowels I and E at positions two and five
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Worth 10 points with the C worth 3, the -ER ending hooks S easily and the word sits well on most boards
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