FERRET
/ˈfɛɹɪt/
6-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of FERRET
noun
- An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.
- The black-footed ferret, Mustela nigripes.
verb
- To hunt game with ferrets.
- (by extension) To uncover and bring to light by searching; usually to ferret out.
noun
- A tape of silk, cotton, or ribbon, used to tie documents, clothing, etc. or along the edge of fabric.
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About the word FERRET
Is "FERRET" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "FERRET" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "FERRET" worth?
In Scrabble, "FERRET" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "FERRET" mean?
An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.
Does "FERRET" have any anagrams?
No, "FERRET" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.