How many points is BRAINWASH worth in Scrabble?

BRAINWASH is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BRAINWASH?

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

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BRAINWASH

17 pts

BRAINWASH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points. BRAINWASH means "to implant mental ideas opposed to those previously present".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/

noun

A distorting effect upon one's memory, belief, or ideas, as by propaganda.

verb

To affect one's mind by using extreme mental pressure or any other mind-affecting process. (e.g. hypnosis)
To take from an electronically controlled machine its stored-up information; to erase a computer's programming. (1960)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to implant mental ideas opposed to those previously present

In a sentence: "They brainwash."

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BRAINWASHER19 pts

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Letter Values

= 17

BRAINWASH Scrabble FAQ

Is BRAINWASH a Scrabble word?: BRAINWASH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 17 points.
What does BRAINWASH mean?: to implant mental ideas opposed to those previously present
How do you use BRAINWASH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They brainwash."
How many points is BRAINWASH worth in Scrabble?: BRAINWASH is worth 17 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BRAINWASH?: BRAINWASH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).