GAD
/ɡæd/
3 letters · 1 syllable · interjection, noun, verb
Definition of GAD
An exclamatory interjection roughly equivalent to by God, goodness gracious, for goodness' sake.
One who roams about idly; a gadabout.
To move from one location to another in an apparently random and frivolous manner.
A greedy and/or stupid person.
"Get over here, ye good-for-nothing gadǃ"
A sharp-pointed object; a goad.
A metal bar.
A pointed metal tool for breaking or chiselling rock.
Examples of GAD in a Sentence
- "Get over here, ye good-for-nothing gadǃ"
Word Details
Is GAD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GAD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GAD are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GAD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | a | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GAD
4 words from the letters in GAD
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GAD in Word Games
GAD is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GAD is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GAD to find 4 additional valid words.