BEARD
/bɪəd/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BEARD
Facial hair on the chin, cheeks, jaw and neck.
The cluster of small feathers at the base of the beak in some birds.
The appendages to the jaw in some cetaceans, and to the mouth or jaws of some fishes.
To grow hair on the chin and jaw.
To boldly and bravely oppose or confront, often to the chagrin of the one being bearded.
"Robin Hood is always shown as bearding the Sheriff of Nottingham."
To take by the beard; to seize, pluck, or pull the beard of (a man), in anger or contempt.
Examples of BEARD in a Sentence
- "Robin Hood is always shown as bearding the Sheriff of Nottingham."
Word Details
Is BEARD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BEARD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BEARD uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BEARD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | e | a | r | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Anagrams of BEARD
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BEARD
48 words from the letters in BEARD
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BEARD in Word Games
BEARD is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BEARD 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 BEARD to find 48 additional valid words.