BARBWIRE
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
B
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A
1/1
R
1/1
B
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W
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I
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R
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E
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Definition of BARBWIRE
noun
Twisted strands of steel wire, often coated with zinc, having barbs evenly spaced along them; used to construct agricultural and military fences.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
17
points
Is BARBWIRE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BARBWIRE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts
Words With Friends — 17 pts
Tip: BARBWIRE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BARBWIRE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | r | b | w | i | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BARBWIRE
83 words from the letters in BARBWIRE
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
bawr
9/10
UK
braw
9/10
USUKWWF
brew
9/10
USUKWWF
abbe
8/10
USWWF
babe
8/10
USUKWWF
barb
8/10
USUKWWF
arew
7/7
UK
ware
7/7
USUKWWF
wear
7/7
USUKWWF
wair
7/7
USUKWWF
weir
7/7
USUKWWF
wire
7/7
USUKWWF
bare
6/7
USUKWWF
bear
6/7
USUKWWF
brae
6/7
USUKWWF
abri
6/7
USUKWWF
rabi
6/7
UK
bier
6/7
USUKWWF
brei
6/7
UK
brie
6/7
USUKWWF
birr
6/7
USUKWWF
rare
4/4
USUKWWF
rear
4/4
USUKWWF
3-letter words
wab
8/9
USUKWWF
web
8/9
USUKWWF
abb
7/9
UK
ebb
7/9
USUKWWF
bib
7/9
USUKWWF
awe
6/6
USUKWWF
wae
6/6
USUKWWF
raw
6/6
USUKWWF
war
6/6
USUKWWF
rew
6/6
UK
arb
5/6
USUKWWF
bar
5/6
USUKWWF
bra
5/6
USUKWWF
reb
5/6
USUKWWF
rib
5/6
USUKWWF
brr
5/6
USUKWWF
are
3/3
USUKWWF
ear
3/3
USUKWWF
era
3/3
USUKWWF
air
3/3
USUKWWF
rai
3/3
UK
ria
3/3
USUKWWF
ire
3/3
USUKWWF
rei
3/3
USUKWWF
err
3/3
USUKWWF
How to Use BARBWIRE in Word Games
BARBWIRE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BARBWIRE to find 83 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About BARBWIRE
What does BARBWIRE mean?
BARBWIRE is a noun. Twisted strands of steel wire, often coated with zinc, having barbs evenly spaced along them; used to construct agricultural and military fences.
Is BARBWIRE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BARBWIRE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BARBWIRE worth in Scrabble?
BARBWIRE is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BARBWIRE?
You can make 83 words from the letters in BARBWIRE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.