Words Containing BAD
99 words contain BAD anywhere. Scores range up to 21 points (BADDERLOCKS), averaging 13 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.
A song or poem greeting the dawn.
Plural of AUBADE.
Of poor quality or low standard.
Tough, formidable, or intimidating person.
Past tense of BADASS.
Plural of BADASS.
A rare zirconium oxide mineral.
Plural of BADDELEYITE.
Comparative form of BAD.
A brown edible seaweed, also called badderlocks.
Plural of BADDERLOCK.
Superlative form of BAD.
Villain, especially in a work of fiction.
Plural of BADDY.
Somewhat bad.
Alternative spelling of baddie; a villain.
Simple past of bid.
A small emblem worn to show rank or membership.
Past tense of BADGE.
Without a badge.
Agent noun of BADGE.
Past tense of BADGER.
Present participle of BADGER.
More like or characteristic of a badger.
Most like a badger in appearance or behavior.
Characteristic of or befitting a badger.
Plural of BADGER.
Plural of BADGE.
Present participle of BADGE.
Light, playful banter.
Past tense of BADINAGE.
Plural of BADINAGE.
Present participle of BADINAGE.
A brief, lively dance or its music.
Plural of BADINERIE.
Chestnut-colored.
Variant of badlands.
Plural of BADLAND.
In a poor or unsatisfactory way.
Outlaw or lawless man in the Old West.
A rogue or miscreant.
Plural of BADMASH.
Plural of badman, outlaws or gangsters.
A racket sport played with a shuttlecock over a net.
Plural of BADMINTON.
To speak unfavorably or criticize spitefully.
Past tense of BADMOUTH.
Present participle of BADMOUTH.
Third-person singular present tense of BADMOUTH.
The quality of being bad.
Plural of BADNESS.
Plural of BAD.
Malware.
Plural of BADWARE.
Archaic form of sabadilla.
Plural of CEBADILLA.
Causing or expressing unhappiness.
Archaic spelling of forbade.
Past tense of forbid.
A horse's leap, or a playful prank; both obsolete Scottish senses.
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BADDERLOCKS scores 21 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.