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01 Word definition

bother

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is BOTHER a word?

Yes. BOTHER is a 6-letter noun. an angry disturbance Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell BOTHER?

B-O-T-H-E-R

BOTHER contains 6 letters, begins with B, and ends with R.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. an angry disturbance

    “he didn't want to make a fuss”

2noun

  1. something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

    “a bit of a bother”
Synonyms
fusstroublehassleannoyancebotherationpaininflictionpain in the neckpain in the ass
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends11points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is BOTHER spelled?

B1O2T3H4E5R6
Starts withBOTFirst 3 letters
Ends withHERLast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →6-letter words →Words starting with BOT →Words ending in HER →Words made from BOTHER →Words with B →Words with E →Words with H →Words with O →

03 Word-game status

Can you play BOTHER?

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04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About BOTHER.

How do you spell BOTHER?

BOTHER is spelled B-O-T-H-E-R. It contains 6 letters.