Rotten

/ˈɹɒtn̩/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:6 ptsWWF:7 pts6 letters

Definition of Rotten

adjective

Of perishable items, overridden with bacteria and other infectious agents.
"If you leave a bin unattended for a few weeks, the rubbish inside will turn rotten."
In a state of decay.
"His mouth stank and his teeth were rotten."
Cruel, mean or immoral.
"That man is a rotten father."
Bad or terrible.
"It was a rotten idea to take the boat out today."

adverb

To an extreme degree.
"That kid is spoilt rotten."

Anagrams of Rotten

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 6 letters:

Words You Can Make

39 words can be made from the letters in "rotten":

6-LETTER WORDS

5-LETTER WORDS

noter otter rotte tenor toner torte toter trone

4-LETTER WORDS

nett note rent rote tent tern tone tore torn tort tote tret trot

3-LETTER WORDS

eon ern net nor not one ore ort ret roe rot ten tet toe ton+2 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "rotten" and rearranging:

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Rhyming Words

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