ANNEALED
Scrabble letter values: A1N1N1E1A1L1E1D2 = 9
Definition
ANNEALED is the past tense of ANNEAL.
verb ANNEAL: bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling.
Synonyms of ANNEAL: temper, normalize
Examples
- “The experience annealed them, strengthening their resolve.”