What does WORST mean?

Pronunciation
/wɜrst/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
8
Words With Friends score
8
How common
Common

Meaning

noun

  1. the least favorable outcome“the worst that could happen”
  2. the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable“the invaders did their worst”
  3. the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of“it was the worst he had ever done on a test”

adjective

  1. (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition“the worst player on the team”

verb

  1. defeat thoroughly“He mopped up the floor with his opponents”

adverb

  1. to the highest degree of inferiority or badness“She suffered worst of all”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

worsts9worsting12

Anagrams of WORST

worts8trows8strow8

Words inside WORST

30 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is WORST a valid word in word games?

WORST is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is WORST worth?

WORST is worth 8 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from WORST?

30 other words, including TO, OR, SO and TWO.