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Bother

Yes, bother is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does bother mean?

noun

  1. an angry disturbance he didn't want to make a fuss
  2. something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer

verb

  1. take the trouble to do something; concern oneself He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday
  2. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
  3. to cause inconvenience or discomfort to Sorry to trouble you, but...

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for bother

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of bother

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BOTHER.

Words you can make from bother

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Frequently asked questions

Is bother a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Bother 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 bother worth in Scrabble?

Bother is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does bother mean?

Bother means: an angry disturbance.