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Ferret

Yes, ferret is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does ferret mean?

noun

  1. musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct
  2. domesticated albino variety of the European polecat bred for hunting rats and rabbits

verb

  1. hound or harry relentlessly
  2. hunt with ferrets
  3. search and discover through persistent investigation She ferreted out the truth

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of ferret

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters FERRET.

Words you can make from ferret

Unscramble FERRET for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is ferret a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Ferret 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 ferret worth in Scrabble?

Ferret is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does ferret mean?

Ferret means: musteline mammal of prairie regions of United States; nearly extinct.