Barb
Yes, barb is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
What does barb mean?
noun
- an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
his parting shot was `drop dead'
- the pointed part of barbed wire
- a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove
verb
- provide with barbs
barbed wire
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for barb
Word facts
| Letters | 4 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 3 |
| Scrabble points | 8 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of barb
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BARB.
Words you can make from barb
Frequently asked questions
Is barb a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Barb is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
How many points is barb worth in Scrabble?
Barb is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does barb mean?
Barb means: an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect.