How many points is BRAID worth in Scrabble?

BRAID is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BRAID?

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

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

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8 pts

BRAID is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. BRAID means "interweave (hair, thread, etc)".

/bɹeɪd/

Pronunciation: /bɹeɪd/

A sudden movement; a jerk, a wrench.
A weave of three or more strands of fibers, ribbons, cords or hair often for decoration.
A stranded wire composed of a number of smaller wires twisted together

To make a sudden movement with, to jerk.
To start into motion.
To weave together, intertwine (strands of fibers, ribbons, etc.); to arrange (hair) in braids.

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

interweave (hair, thread, etc)

In a sentence: "They braid."

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

Add one letter before BRAID. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

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

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Is BRAID a Scrabble word?: BRAID is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does BRAID mean?: interweave (hair, thread, etc)
How do you use BRAID in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They braid."
How many points is BRAID worth in Scrabble?: BRAID is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BRAID?: BRAID is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BRAID?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABRAID, BRAIDE, BRAIDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.