Baneful
7 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Causing great harm, destruction, or misery, with an extremely damaging effect on people or things.
“The report highlighted the baneful influence of unchecked social media on young people's mental health.”
Pronunciation
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bane·ful
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Ends in -FUL with a BAN- prefix, the E before the F is easy to overlook when guessing.
Scrabble
Worth 12 points, the F tile is worth 4 points and the -FUL ending can hook onto short board stems.
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