BANE

/beɪn/

4-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points

B 3
A 1
N 1
E 1

Meaning of BANE

noun
  1. A cause of misery or death.
    "the bane of one's existence"
  2. Poison, especially any of several poisonous plants.
verb
  1. To kill, especially by poison; to be the poison of.
  2. To be the bane of.
noun
  1. Bone
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Anagrams of BANE

bean6
nabe6

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About the word BANE

Is "BANE" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BANE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BANE" worth?

In Scrabble, "BANE" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.

What does "BANE" mean?

A cause of misery or death.

What are the anagrams of "BANE"?

2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as BANE: BEAN, NABE.