How many points is BROOD worth in Scrabble?

BROOD is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BROOD?

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

Can you add a letter to BROOD?

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

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BROOD

8 pts

BROOD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. BROOD means "number of birds produced at one hatching".

Meaning & examples

/bɹuːd/

Pronunciation: /bɹuːd/

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noun

The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother.
The young of any egg-laying creature, especially if produced at the same time.
The eggs and larvae of social insects such as bees, ants and some wasps, especially when gathered together in special brood chambers or combs within the colony.

verb

To keep an egg warm to make it hatch.
Example: In some species of birds, both the mother and father brood the eggs.
To protect (something that is gradually maturing); to foster.
Example: Under the rock was a midshipman fish, brooding a mass of eggs.
(typically with about or over) To dwell upon moodily and at length, mainly alone.
Example: He sat brooding about the upcoming battle, fearing the outcome.

adjective

Kept or reared for breeding, said of animals.
Example: a brood mare

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

number of birds produced at one hatching

In a sentence: "The brood is noted."

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Letter Values

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BROOD Scrabble FAQ

Is BROOD a Scrabble word?: BROOD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does BROOD mean?: number of birds produced at one hatching
How do you use BROOD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The brood is noted."
How many points is BROOD worth in Scrabble?: BROOD is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BROOD?: BROOD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BROOD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BROODS, BROODY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

BROOD

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adjective

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