Balder
6 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
In Norse mythology, the god of light, beauty, and peace, son of Odin and Frigg, renowned for his gentle and beloved nature.
“Ancient Norse texts describe Balder as the most beloved of all the gods in the pantheon.”
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bal·der
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Wordle
B-A-L-D-E-R with a familiar -ER suffix, also functions as the comparative of bald, so it has two possible meanings.
Scrabble
Worth 9 points, all common low-value tiles make this a reliable rack-clearer if you hold these letters.
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