How many points is BRAIN worth in Scrabble?

BRAIN is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BRAIN?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRAINY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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Scrabble Dictionary

7 pts

BRAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points. BRAIN means "to hit on the head".

/bɹeɪn/

Pronunciation: /bɹeɪn/

Pronunciation: /bɹeɪn/

The control center of the central nervous system of an animal located in the skull which is responsible for perception, cognition, attention, memory, emotion, and action.
An intelligent person.
Example: She was a total brain.
(in the plural) Intellect.
Example: She has a lot of brains.

Synonyms: harns

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to hit on the head

In a sentence: "They brain."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BRAIN. It scores 7 points.

Add one letter after BRAIN. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BRAIN, without blank tiles.

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Is BRAIN a Scrabble word?: BRAIN is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 7 points.
What does BRAIN mean?: to hit on the head
How do you use BRAIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They brain."
How many points is BRAIN worth in Scrabble?: BRAIN is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BRAIN?: BRAIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BRAIN?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRAINY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.