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Brittle

Yes, brittle is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does brittle mean?

noun

  1. caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets

adjective

  1. having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped brittle bones
  2. lacking warmth and generosity of spirit a brittle and calculating woman
  3. (of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for brittle

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of brittle

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BRITTLE.

Words you can make from brittle

Unscramble BRITTLE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is brittle a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Brittle 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 brittle worth in Scrabble?

Brittle is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does brittle mean?

Brittle means: caramelized sugar cooled in thin sheets.