How many points is FIREBREAK worth in Scrabble?

FIREBREAK is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept FIREBREAK?

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

Can you add a letter to FIREBREAK?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

FIREBREAK

18 pts

FIREBREAK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. FIREBREAK means "strip of cleared land to stop the advance of a fire".

Meaning & examples

noun

An area cleared of all flammable material to prevent a fire from spreading across it.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

strip of cleared land to stop the advance of a fire

In a sentence: "The firebreak is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of FIREBREAK. It scores 18 points.

Back hooks

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

FIREBREAKS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 18

FIREBREAK Scrabble FAQ

Is FIREBREAK a Scrabble word?: FIREBREAK is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does FIREBREAK mean?: strip of cleared land to stop the advance of a fire
How do you use FIREBREAK in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The firebreak is noted."
How many points is FIREBREAK worth in Scrabble?: FIREBREAK is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept FIREBREAK?: FIREBREAK is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to FIREBREAK?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes FIREBREAKS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.