WHEEDLED

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Scrabble letter values: W₄H₄E₁E₁D₂L₁E₁D₂ = 16

Definition

WHEEDLED is the past tense of WHEEDLE.

verb WHEEDLE: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering.

Synonyms of WHEEDLE: cajole, palaver, blarney, coax, sweet-talk, inveigle

“I'd like one of those, too, if you can wheedle him into telling you where he got it.”