cracked

/kɹækt/
adjective

Broken so that cracks appear on, or under, the surface.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Adjective 4 meanings

  1. Broken so that cracks appear on, or under, the surface.

  2. Broken into coarse pieces.

  3. Harsh or dissonant.

  4. Slightly open.

Definitions: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA) via Kaikki/Wiktextract

Where it comes from

Etymology

See crack. The origin of the slang sense “skilled (at a game)” is disputed, but may derive from the much older term crack shot (“one who is skilled at shooting”). Compare cracking, crackerjack.

Similar and opposite words

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CRACKED at a glance

CRACKED has 7 letters and scores 16 points in Scrabble (C 3 + R 1 + A 1 + C 3 + K 5 + E 1 + D 2) and 18 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,098 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

Rhymes with cracked

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One letter away

Change one letter, keep the rest
  • TRACKED14
  • CRACKER15
  • CRANKED14
  • WRACKED17
  • FRACKED17
  • CROCKED16
  • CLACKED16
  • CRICKED16
  • CRACKET15
  • CHACKED19

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