BROOD
/bɹuːd/
5-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BROOD
noun
- The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother.
- The young of any egg-laying creature, especially if produced at the same time.
verb
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To keep an egg warm to make it hatch.
"In some species of birds, both the mother and father brood the eggs."
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To protect (something that is gradually maturing); to foster.
"Under the rock was a midshipman fish, brooding a mass of eggs."
adjective
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Kept or reared for breeding, said of animals.
"a brood mare"
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About the word BROOD
Is "BROOD" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BROOD" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BROOD" worth?
In Scrabble, "BROOD" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "BROOD" mean?
The young of certain animals, especially a group of young birds or fowl hatched at one time by the same mother.
Does "BROOD" have any anagrams?
No, "BROOD" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.