Bradawl
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A pointed hand tool used to pierce small holes in wood for brads or small screws.
“He used a bradawl to start the pilot holes before driving in the screws.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
brad·awl
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Synonyms
pricker
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains W and L. BRA- start is solid, and the AWL ending is distinctive.
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Scrabble
W (4 pts) gives decent value. BRADAWL is rare enough to surprise opponents.
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