How many points is BARKS worth in Scrabble?

BARKS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BARKS?

BARKS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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BARKS

11 pts

BARKS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. BARKS is a verb form of bark. BARK means "to cry like a dog".

Meaning & examples

noun

The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.
An abrupt loud vocal utterance.

verb

To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).
Example: The neighbour's dog is always barking.
To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.
To speak sharply.
Example: The sergeant barked an order.

Synonyms: give tongue, latrate

noun

The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree.
Peruvian bark or Jesuit's bark, the bark of the cinchona from which quinine is produced.
Hard candy made in flat sheets, for instance out of chocolate, peanut butter, toffee or peppermint.

Synonyms: rind

verb

To strip the bark from; to peel.
To abrade or rub off any outer covering from.
Example: to bark one’s heel
To girdle.

noun

A small sailing vessel, e.g. a pinnace or a fishing smack; a rowing boat or barge.
A sailing vessel or boat of any kind.
A vessel, typically with three (or more) masts, with the foremasts (or fore- and mainmasts) square-rigged, and mizzenmast schooner-rigged.

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BARKS is a verb form of bark. BARK means "to cry like a dog".

In a sentence: "They barks."

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Letter Values

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BARKS Scrabble FAQ

Is BARKS a Scrabble word?: BARKS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points.
What does BARKS mean?: BARKS is a verb form of bark. BARK means "to cry like a dog".
How do you use BARKS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They barks."
How many points is BARKS worth in Scrabble?: BARKS is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BARKS?: BARKS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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