How many points is BORROWS worth in Scrabble?

BORROWS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BORROWS?

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

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BORROWS

12 pts

BORROWS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BORROWS is a verb form of borrow. BORROW means "obtain (something) temporarily".

Meaning & examples

noun

Deviation of the path of a rolling ball from a straight line; slope; slant.
Example: This putt has a big left-to right borrow on it.
A borrow pit.
In the Rust programming language, the situation where the ownership of a value is temporarily transferred to another region of code.

verb

To receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return it.
To take money from a bank under the agreement that the bank will be paid over the course of time.
To adopt (an idea) as one's own.
Example: to borrow the style, manner, or opinions of another

Synonyms: adopt, use

Antonyms: carry, give back, lend, return

noun

A ransom; a pledge or guarantee.
A surety; someone standing bail.

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Definition and meaning

BORROWS is a verb form of borrow. BORROW means "obtain (something) temporarily".

In a sentence: "They borrows."

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Base words

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BORROW11 pts

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Letter Values

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BORROWS Scrabble FAQ

Is BORROWS a Scrabble word?: BORROWS is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BORROWS mean?: BORROWS is a verb form of borrow. BORROW means "obtain (something) temporarily".
How do you use BORROWS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They borrows."
How many points is BORROWS worth in Scrabble?: BORROWS is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BORROWS?: BORROWS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).