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BANES

/beɪnz/

5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

B 3/4
A 1/1
N 1/2
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of BANES

noun

A cause of misery or death.

"the bane of one's existence"

noun

Poison, especially any of several poisonous plants.

noun

A killer, murderer, slayer.

verb

To kill, especially by poison; to be the poison of.

verb

To be the bane of.

noun

Bone

Synonyms of BANES

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of BANES

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of BANES in a Sentence

  • "the bane of one's existence"

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is BANES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BANES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

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 banes Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 41211 9

Anagrams of BANES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About BANES

What does BANES mean?
BANES is a noun. A cause of misery or death.
Is BANES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BANES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BANES worth in Scrabble?
BANES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BANES?
You can make 48 words from the letters in BANES. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BANES?
Synonyms of BANES include: affliction, curse, rot. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of BANES?
The anagrams of BANES (words using the exact same letters) are: BEANS, NABES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.