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BRAKE

/bɹeɪk/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

B 3/4
R 1/1
A 1/1
K 5/5
E 1/1
Unscramble BRAKE Find Scrabble words

Definition of BRAKE

noun

A fern; bracken.

noun

A thicket, or an area overgrown with briers etc.

noun

A tool used for breaking flax or hemp.

noun

A type of machine for bending sheet metal. (See wikipedia.)

noun

A large, heavy harrow for breaking clods after ploughing; a drag.

verb

To bruise and crush; to knead

"The farmer's son brakes the flax while mother brakes the bread dough"

verb

To pulverise with a harrow

noun

An ancient engine of war analogous to the crossbow and ballista.

Synonyms of BRAKE

Words with similar meaning

swipe crack fracture burst bust shatter shear smash split break down fail go down

Antonyms of BRAKE

Words with opposite meaning

accelerate floor it put the pedal to the metal redline hold assemble fix join

Examples of BRAKE in a Sentence

  • "The farmer's son brakes the flax while mother brakes the bread dough"
  • "She slammed the brakes when she saw a child run in front of the car."
  • "If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."
  • "Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?"

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is BRAKE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: BRAKE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BRAKE

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

Letter brake Total
Scrabble 31151 11
WWF 41151 12

Anagrams of BRAKE

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

baker 11/12 break 11/12 kebar 11/12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BRAKE

37 words from the letters in BRAKE

5-letter words

baker 11/12 USUKWWF break 11/12 USUKWWF kebar 11/12 USUKWWF

4-letter words

bake 10/11 USUKWWF beak 10/11 USUKWWF bark 10/11 USUKWWF kbar 10/11 USUKWWF krab 10/11 UK berk 10/11 UK kerb 10/11 USUKWWF rake 8/8 USUKWWF reak 8/8 UK bare 6/7 USUKWWF bear 6/7 USUKWWF brae 6/7 USUKWWF

3-letter words

kab 9/10 USUKWWF ake 7/7 UK kae 7/7 USUKWWF kea 7/7 USUKWWF ark 7/7 USUKWWF erk 7/7 UK arb 5/6 USUKWWF bar 5/6 USUKWWF bra 5/6 USUKWWF reb 5/6 USUKWWF are 3/3 USUKWWF ear 3/3 USUKWWF era 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

kb 8/9 UK ka 6/6 USUKWWF ab 4/5 USWWF ba 4/5 USUKWWF be 4/5 USUKWWF ae 2/2 USWWF ar 2/2 USWWF er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use BRAKE in Word Games

BRAKE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BRAKE 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 BRAKE to find 37 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BRAKE

What does BRAKE mean?
BRAKE is a noun. A fern; bracken.
Is BRAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BRAKE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BRAKE worth in Scrabble?
BRAKE is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from BRAKE?
You can make 37 words from the letters in BRAKE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BRAKE?
Synonyms of BRAKE include: swipe, crack, fracture, burst, bust, shatter. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of BRAKE?
The anagrams of BRAKE (words using the exact same letters) are: BAKER, BREAK, KEBAR. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.