Definition of INFORMER

informer

Plural: informers

Noun

  • One who gives information, often secretly.
  • one who reveals confidential information in return for money
  • One who informs someone else about something.
  • A person who tells authorities about improper or illegal activity.
  • One who informs, animates, or inspires.

Examples

  • The INFORMER on word validity often paused the game for dictionary checks.

Origin / Etymology

Inherited from Middle English enformour, from Anglo-Norman enfourmour; equivalent to inform + -er.

Scrabble Score: 13

informer: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
informer: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
informer: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

informer: valid Words With Friends Word