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   badger

   /ˈbadʒə/

   noun

   • 1. a heavily built omnivorous nocturnal mammal of the weasel family, typically having a grey and black coat.
   • 2. a native of Wisconsin. informal US

   verb

   • 1. repeatedly ask (someone) to do something; pester: "Tom had finally badgered her into going"

   Word Origin early 16th century: perhaps from badge, with reference to its distinctive head markings. The verb sense (late 18th century) originates from the sport of badger baiting.

   Scrabble Points: 10

   • B

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   • A

     1

   • D

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   • G

     2

   • E

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   • R

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