Barb

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A sharp projection pointing backwards from the main point of a fishhook or arrow; also a cutting remark.

“The barb on the hook made it impossible for the fish to escape.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/bɑː(r)b/

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Synonyms

spike pointjab

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Repeated B — distinctive pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points. Double B.

Words Related to Barb

Anagrams of Barb

Words that use exactly the same letters as “barb”.

abbr brab

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “barb” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bara bard bare barf bari bark barm barn barr bars bart baru darb garb harb

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “barb”.

barba barbe barbs barbu bebar breba rabbi rebab

Longer words starting with Barb

Words that begin with “barb”.

barba barbe barbs barbu barbara barbados

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