BRAD
/bɹad/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BRAD
A thin, small nail, with a slight projection at the top on one side instead of a head, or occasionally with a small domed head, similar to that of an escutcheon pin.
(elementary school usage) A paper fastener, a fastening device formed of thin, soft metal, such as shim brass, with a round head and a flat, split shank, which is spread after insertion in a hole in a stack of pages, in much the same way as a cotter pin or a split rivet.
To attach using a brad.
To upset the end of a rod inserted in a hole so as to prevent it from being pulled out, as when riveting.
Word Details
Is BRAD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BRAD is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BRAD are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BRAD
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | r | a | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BRAD
16 words from the letters in BRAD
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BRAD in Word Games
BRAD is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BRAD is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BRAD to find 16 additional valid words.