How many points is BARRIO worth in Scrabble?

BARRIO is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BARRIO?

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

Can you add a letter to BARRIO?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BARRIOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BARRIO

8 pts

BARRIO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. BARRIO means "Spanish-speaking quarter in a town or city, esp in the US".

Meaning & examples

noun

(in Venezuela or the Dominican Republic) A slum on the periphery of a major city; a low to middle-class neighborhood in a lesser city.
(in some Spanish-speaking countries) A municipality or subdivision of a municipality.
(in the Philippines) A barangay.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

Spanish-speaking quarter in a town or city, esp in the US

In a sentence: "The barrio is noted."

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

Back hooks

Add one letter after BARRIO. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

BARRIOS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

BARRIO Scrabble FAQ

Is BARRIO a Scrabble word?: BARRIO is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does BARRIO mean?: Spanish-speaking quarter in a town or city, esp in the US
How do you use BARRIO in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The barrio is noted."
How many points is BARRIO worth in Scrabble?: BARRIO is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BARRIO?: BARRIO is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BARRIO?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BARRIOS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.