How many points is BREAKS worth in Scrabble?

BREAKS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BREAKS?

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

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BREAKS

12 pts

BREAKS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. BREAKS is a verb form of break. BREAK means "to reduce to fragments".

Meaning & examples

/bɹeɪks/

Pronunciation: /bɹeɪks/

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noun

An instance of breaking something into two or more pieces.
Example: The femur has a clean break and so should heal easily.
A physical space that opens up in something or between two things.
Example: He waited minutes for a break in the traffic to cross the highway.
A rest or pause, usually from work.
Example: Let’s take a five-minute break.

Synonyms: crack of dawn, split, breach, gap, space, time-out, day off, time off

noun

A section of extended repetition of the percussion break to a song, created by a hip-hop DJ as rhythmic dance music.

verb

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
Example: If the vase falls to the floor, it might break.
To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
Example: Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?
To cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of.
Example: Her child's death broke Angela.

Synonyms: crack, fracture, burst, bust, shatter, shear, smash, split

Antonyms: hold, assemble, fix, join, mend, put together, repair

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BREAKS is a verb form of break. BREAK means "to reduce to fragments".

In a sentence: "They breaks."

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Base words

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BREAK11 pts

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

Letter Values

= 12

BREAKS Scrabble FAQ

Is BREAKS a Scrabble word?: BREAKS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does BREAKS mean?: BREAKS is a verb form of break. BREAK means "to reduce to fragments".
How do you use BREAKS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They breaks."
How many points is BREAKS worth in Scrabble?: BREAKS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BREAKS?: BREAKS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

BREAKS

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