BARB
/bɑː(ɹ)b/
4-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BARB
noun
- The point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc., to prevent it from being easily extracted. Hence: Anything which stands out with a sharp point obliquely or crosswise to something else.
- A hurtful or disparaging remark.
verb
- To furnish with barbs, or with that which will hold or hurt like barbs, as an arrow, fishhook, spear, etc.
- To cover a horse in armor, corrupted from bard.
noun
- The Barbary horse, a superior breed introduced from Barbary into Spain by the Moors.
- A blackish or dun variety of pigeon, originally brought from Barbary.
noun
- A barbiturate.
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About the word BARB
Is "BARB" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BARB" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BARB" worth?
In Scrabble, "BARB" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "BARB" mean?
The point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc., to prevent it from being easily extracted. Hence: Anything which stands out with a sharp point obliquely or crosswise to something else.
Does "BARB" have any anagrams?
No, "BARB" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.