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RED

4 pts

/ɹɛd/

Extended Definitions

noun

  1. Any of a range of colours having the longest wavelengths, 670 nm, of the visible spectrum; a primary additive colour for transmitted light: the colour obtained by subtracting green and blue from white light using magenta and yellow filters; the colour of blood, ripe strawberries, etc.
  2. A revolutionary socialist or (most commonly) a Communist; (usually capitalized) a Bolshevik, a supporter of the Bolsheviks in the Russian Civil War.
  3. One of the 15 red balls used in snooker, distinguished from the colours.

adjective

  1. Having red as its color.
  2. (of hair) Having an orange-brown or orange-blond colour; ginger.
  3. (of a card) Of the hearts or diamonds suits. Compare black

adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

of a colour varying from crimson to orange and seen in blood, fire, etc

Letter Values

R1
E1
D2
= 4