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BRANDISHES

10 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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Definition of BRANDISHES

verb

To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.

"He brandished his sword at the pirates."

verb

To bear something with ostentatious show.

"to brandish syllogisms"

Synonyms of BRANDISHES

Words with similar meaning

Examples of BRANDISHES in a Sentence

  • "He brandished his sword at the pirates."
  • "to brandish syllogisms"

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
17
points

Is BRANDISHES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Tip: BRANDISHES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BRANDISHES

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

Letter brandishes Total
Scrabble 3111211411 16
WWF 4112211311 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BRANDISHES

100 words from the letters in BRANDISHES

How to Use BRANDISHES in Word Games

BRANDISHES is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About BRANDISHES

What does BRANDISHES mean?
BRANDISHES is a verb. To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
Is BRANDISHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BRANDISHES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BRANDISHES worth in Scrabble?
BRANDISHES is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BRANDISHES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BRANDISHES. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BRANDISHES?
Synonyms of BRANDISHES include: flourish, wave. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.