How many points is BRUISE worth in Scrabble?

BRUISE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BRUISE?

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

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

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BRUISE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. BRUISE means "to injure without breaking the surface of the skin".

/bɹuːz/

Pronunciation: /bɹuːz/

A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.

To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.
To damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way.
Of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises through being handled roughly.
Example: Bananas bruise easily.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to injure without breaking the surface of the skin

In a sentence: "They bruise."

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

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

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

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Is BRUISE a Scrabble word?: BRUISE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does BRUISE mean?: to injure without breaking the surface of the skin
How do you use BRUISE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bruise."
How many points is BRUISE worth in Scrabble?: BRUISE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BRUISE?: BRUISE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BRUISE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRUISER. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.