Scrabble Bingo of the Day: DAUBERY

Scrabble Bingo of the Day: DAUBERY [n]

An unskillful painting or work, one that is executed in a messy or inexpert way. Since art is highly subjective, I won't point out any dauberies. You probably already have a few in mind.

DAUBERY [n/pl.] -ERIES  a bad or inexpert painting

DAUBRY [n/pl.] -RIES  daubery

Related words:

BEDAUB [v] -ED, -ING, -S  to besmear

BESMEAR [v] -ED, -ING, -S  to smear over

DAUB [v] -ED, -ING, -S  to smear  DAUBINGLY [adv]

DAUBER [n/pl.] -S  one that daubs

* DAUBING [n/pl.] DAUBINGS  the act of daubing

DAUBY [adj]  DAUBIER, DAUBIEST  smeary

* DAWBRY [n/pl.] DAWBRIES  a daubing

SMEAR [v] -ED, -ING, -S  to spread with a sticky, greasy, or dirty substance

*TEER [v] -ED, -ING, -S  to daub

* Only acceptable in Scrabble play outside of North America.

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