Baddy

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

An informal word for a villain or bad character, especially in fiction.

“The children booed every time the baddy appeared on stage.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

bad·dy

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Baddy" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 1 vowel balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Baddy" is worth 12 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Baddy

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “baddy” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

badly baldy bandy bardy bawdy biddy buddy caddy daddy faddy waddy

Words you can make from Baddy

Shorter words formed from the letters in “baddy”.

addy dyad

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