Beset

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

To surround and harass; to trouble persistently.

“The expedition was beset by storms and equipment failures.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/bɪˈsɛt/

Syllables

be·set

Related Words

Synonyms

harasshassleharry chivychivvychevychevvyplague

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Beset" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Beset" is worth 7 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Beset

Anagrams of Beset

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

beest beets betes

Words one letter different

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

beget benet beret besee besew besit besot bewet biset reset

Words you can make from Beset

Shorter words formed from the letters in “beset”.

bees beet best bete bets

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