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BARRACKS

/ˈbæɹəks/

8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

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A 1/1
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S 1/1

Definition of BARRACKS

noun

(chiefly in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.

noun

(chiefly in the plural) primitive structure resembling a long shed or barn for (usually temporary) housing or other purposes

noun

(chiefly in the plural) any very plain, monotonous, or ugly large building

verb

To house military personnel; to quarter.

verb

To live in barracks.

verb

To jeer and heckle; to attempt to disconcert by verbal means.

verb

To cheer for or support a team.

noun

A group of buildings used by military personnel as housing.

Synonyms of BARRACKS

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Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
18
points

Is BARRACKS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: BARRACKS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BARRACKS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter barracks Total
Scrabble 31111351 16
WWF 41111451 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BARRACKS

100 words from the letters in BARRACKS

How to Use BARRACKS in Word Games

BARRACKS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BARRACKS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BARRACKS

What does BARRACKS mean?
BARRACKS is a noun. (chiefly in the plural) A building for soldiers, especially within a garrison; originally referred to temporary huts, now usually to a permanent structure or set of buildings.
Is BARRACKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BARRACKS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BARRACKS worth in Scrabble?
BARRACKS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BARRACKS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BARRACKS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BARRACKS?
Synonyms of BARRACKS include: cheer, root for, badger, jeer, make fun of, tease. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.