How many points is BREATHE worth in Scrabble?

BREATHE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BREATHE?

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

Can you add a letter to BREATHE?

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

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BREATHE

12 pts

BREATHE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BREATHE means "take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide".

Meaning & examples

/bɹiːð/

Pronunciation: /bɹið/

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verb

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
To take in needed gases and expel waste gases in a similar way.
Example: Fish have gills so they can breathe underwater.
To inhale (a gas) to sustain life.
Example: While life as we know it depends on oxygen, scientists have speculated that alien life forms might breathe chlorine or methane.

Synonyms: live and breathe

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide

In a sentence: "They breathe."

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Letter Values

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BREATHE Scrabble FAQ

Is BREATHE a Scrabble word?: BREATHE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BREATHE mean?: take in oxygen and give out carbon dioxide
How do you use BREATHE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They breathe."
How many points is BREATHE worth in Scrabble?: BREATHE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BREATHE?: BREATHE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BREATHE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BREATHED, BREATHER, BREATHES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.