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BRAKES

6 letters · 2 syllables

B 3/4
R 1/1
A 1/1
K 5/5
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of BRAKES

BRAKES is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is BRAKES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Tip: BRAKES uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BRAKES

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

Letter brakes Total
Scrabble 311511 12
WWF 411511 13

Anagrams of BRAKES

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BRAKES

100 words from the letters in BRAKES

How to Use BRAKES in Word Games

BRAKES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BRAKES 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 BRAKES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BRAKES

What does BRAKES mean?
BRAKES is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is BRAKES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BRAKES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BRAKES worth in Scrabble?
BRAKES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BRAKES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BRAKES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of BRAKES?
The anagrams of BRAKES (words using the exact same letters) are: BAKERS, BREAKS, KEBARS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.