Ferret

/ˈfɛɹɪt/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:9 pts6 letters

Definition of Ferret

noun

An often domesticated mammal (Mustela putorius furo) rather like a weasel, descended from the polecat and often trained to hunt burrowing animals.
The black-footed ferret, Mustela nigripes.
A diligent searcher.

verb

To hunt game with ferrets.
(by extension) To uncover and bring to light by searching; usually to ferret out.

Anagrams of Ferret

Words You Can Make

23 words can be made from the letters in "ferret":

5-LETTER WORDS

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4-LETTER WORDS

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3-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

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