Brooding
Yes, brooding is a valid Scrabble word. It has 8 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
What does brooding mean?
noun
- sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
- persistent morbid meditation on a problem
adjective
- deeply or seriously thoughtful
Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for brooding
Word facts
| Letters | 8 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 3 / 5 |
| Scrabble points | 12 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of brooding
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BROODING.
Words you can make from brooding
Frequently asked questions
Is brooding a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Brooding 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 brooding worth in Scrabble?
Brooding is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does brooding mean?
Brooding means: sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body.