How many points is BRAVES worth in Scrabble?

BRAVES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BRAVES?

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

Can you add a letter to BRAVES?

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

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BRAVES

11 pts

BRAVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. BRAVES is a adjective form of brave. BRAVE means "having or showing courage, resolution, and daring".

Meaning & examples

/bɹeɪvz/

noun

A Native American warrior.
A man daring beyond discretion; a bully.
A challenge; a defiance; bravado.

verb

To encounter with courage and fortitude, to defy, to provoke.
Example: After braving tricks on the high-dive, he braved a jump off the first diving platform.
To adorn; to make fine or showy.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BRAVES is a adjective form of brave. BRAVE means "having or showing courage, resolution, and daring".

In a sentence: "It is braves."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BRAVES. It scores 11 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BRAVE10 pts

Back hooks

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

BRAVEST12 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 11

BRAVES Scrabble FAQ

Is BRAVES a Scrabble word?: BRAVES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does BRAVES mean?: BRAVES is a adjective form of brave. BRAVE means "having or showing courage, resolution, and daring".
How do you use BRAVES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is braves."
How many points is BRAVES worth in Scrabble?: BRAVES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BRAVES?: BRAVES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BRAVES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BRAVEST. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.