goad

NOUNVERB /ɡoʊd/
4 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH G

goad is a valid 4-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
G2O1A1D2
2 + 1 + 1 + 2 =6 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 12TRIPLE WORD → 18
MEANING

What does goad mean?

NOUN · 2 SENSES
1

A pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion.

SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2

A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something.

VERB · 4 SENSES
1

Stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick.

SYNONYMS
BROADER
2

Give heart or courage to.

SYNONYMS
BROADER
3

Annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism.

SYNONYMS
RELATED
4

Urge with or as if with a goad.

NARROWER
RELATED
AT THE BOARD

Anagrams of goad

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