How many points is BROOD worth in Scrabble?

BROOD is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BROOD?

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

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

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BROOD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. BROOD means "to ponder deeply".

/bɹuːd/

Pronunciation: /bɹuːd/

The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother.
The young of any egg-laying creature, especially if produced at the same time.
The eggs and larvae of social insects such as bees, ants and some wasps, especially when gathered together in special brood chambers or combs within the colony.

To keep an egg warm to make it hatch.
Example: In some species of birds, both the mother and father brood the eggs.
To protect (something that is gradually maturing); to foster.
Example: Under the rock was a midshipman fish, brooding a mass of eggs.
(typically with about or over) To dwell upon moodily and at length, mainly alone.
Example: He sat brooding about the upcoming battle, fearing the outcome.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to ponder deeply

In a sentence: "They brood."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BROOD. It scores 8 points.

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

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Is BROOD a Scrabble word?: BROOD is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does BROOD mean?: to ponder deeply
How do you use BROOD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They brood."
How many points is BROOD worth in Scrabble?: BROOD is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BROOD?: BROOD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BROOD?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BROODY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.