Beldam
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
An old woman regarded as ugly or frightening, often associated with witchcraft in folklore.
“The villagers feared the beldam who lived alone at the edge of the forest.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
bel·dam
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Synonyms
old woman
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Wordle
Ends in -DAM, an unusual close, the BEL- opening combined with D and M makes it tricky to guess.
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points. M and D at the end are moderate-value tiles, BELDAM has limited common extensions.
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