BADGER
/ˈbædʒə/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BADGER
Any mammal of three subfamilies, which belong to the family Mustelidae: Melinae (Eurasian badgers), Mellivorinae (ratel or honey badger), and Taxideinae (American badger).
A native or resident of the American state, Wisconsin.
A brush made of badger hair.
To pester, to annoy persistently; press.
"He kept badgering her about her bad habits."
To pass gas; to fart.
An itinerant licensed dealer in commodities used for food; a hawker; a huckster; -- formerly applied especially to one who bought grain in one place and sold it in another.
Examples of BADGER in a Sentence
- "He kept badgering her about her bad habits."
Word Details
Is BADGER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BADGER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BADGER uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BADGER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | d | g | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BADGER
94 words from the letters in BADGER
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How to Use BADGER in Word Games
BADGER is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BADGER is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BADGER to find 94 additional valid words.