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BAND

/bænd/

4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

B 3
A 1
N 1
D 2

Meaning of BAND

noun
  1. A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.
  2. A long strip of material, color, etc, that is different from the surrounding area.
verb
  1. To fasten with a band.
  2. To fasten an identifying band around the leg of (a bird).
noun
  1. A group of musicians who perform together as an ensemble, usually for a professional recording artist.
  2. A type of orchestra originally playing janissary music.
verb
  1. To group together for a common purpose; to confederate.
  2. To group (students) together by perceived ability; to stream.
verb
  1. To tie; to confine by any ligature.
  2. To cohere or stick together in a mass.
    "Just to make the cheese more binding"
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About the word BAND

Is "BAND" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BAND" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BAND" worth?

In Scrabble, "BAND" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "BAND" mean?

A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.

Does "BAND" have any anagrams?

No, "BAND" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.