Bother
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To take the trouble to do something, or to annoy or cause concern.
“Don't bother cleaning up; I'll do it later.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbɒðə/
Syllables
both·er
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Wordle
Two vowels O and E with TH cluster and -ER ending
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points; H adds value at 4 points
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