Starting With BAD
9 words · highest scoring is badamash at 16 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With BAD
There are 9 eight letter words starting with BAD in our dictionary. The highest scoring is badamash at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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8 Letter Words Starting With BAD at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With BAD
- badamash16
- badmouth16
- badgerly15
- badwares14
- badgered13
- badassed12
- badinage12
- badlands12
8 Letter Words Starting With BAD by Last Letter
8 Letter Words Starting With BAD Defined
- badmouthVerb · 16 points
- criticize (someone) behind their back
- badgeredVerb · 13 points
- repeatedly ask (someone) to do something; pester
- badinageNoun · 12 points
- humorous or witty conversation
- badlandsNoun · 12 points
- extensive tracts of heavily eroded, uncultivable land with little vegetation
8 Letter Words Starting With BAD: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with BAD are there?
There are 9 eight letter words starting with BAD in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with BAD?
BADAMASH is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with BAD?
BADAMASH, BADGERED, BADLANDS are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with BAD. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with BAD valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.