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Bad

Yes, bad is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 6 points in Scrabble.

What does bad mean?

noun

  1. that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency take the bad with the good

adjective

  1. having undesirable or negative qualities a bad report card
  2. very intense a bad headache
  3. feeling physical discomfort or pain (`tough' is occasionally used colloquially for `bad') my throat feels bad

adverb

  1. with great intensity (`bad' is a nonstandard variant for `badly') the injury hurt badly
  2. very much; strongly I wanted it badly enough to work hard for it

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for bad

Word facts

Letters3
Vowels / consonants1 / 2
Scrabble points6
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of bad

Frequently asked questions

Is bad a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Bad is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is bad worth in Scrabble?

Bad is worth 6 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does bad mean?

Bad means: that which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency.