BANES
/beɪnz/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BANES
A cause of misery or death.
"the bane of one's existence"
Poison, especially any of several poisonous plants.
A killer, murderer, slayer.
To kill, especially by poison; to be the poison of.
To be the bane of.
Bone
Examples of BANES in a Sentence
- "the bane of one's existence"
Word Details
Is BANES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BANES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BANES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BANES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | n | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BANES
48 words from the letters in BANES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BANES in Word Games
BANES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BANES is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BANES to find 48 additional valid words.