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BANE

6 pts

BANE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. BANE means "person or thing that causes misery or distress".

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

person or thing that causes misery or distress

In a sentence: "The bane is noted."

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Letter Values

B3
A1
N1
E1
= 6

BANE Scrabble FAQ

Is BANE a Scrabble word?
BANE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does BANE mean?
person or thing that causes misery or distress
How do you use BANE in a sentence?
In a sentence: "The bane is noted."
How many points is BANE worth in Scrabble?
BANE is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BANE?
BANE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BANE?
In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BANED, BANES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.