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.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
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
BROADER
RELATED
4
Urge with or as if with a goad.
BROADER
NARROWER
RELATED
AT THE BOARD
Anagrams of goad
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