BROKE
/bɹəʊk/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adjective, noun
Definition of BROKE
To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."
To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
"Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?"
To cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of.
"Her child's death broke Angela."
Financially ruined, bankrupt.
Without any money, penniless.
"dead broke; flat broke"
Broken.
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
(papermaking) Paper or board that is discarded and repulped during the manufacturing process.
A fragment, remains, a piece broken off.
Synonyms of BROKE
Words with similar meaning
Examples of BROKE in a Sentence
- "If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."
- "Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?"
- "Her child's death broke Angela."
- "dead broke; flat broke"
Word Details
Is BROKE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BROKE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BROKE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BROKE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | r | o | k | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BROKE
31 words from the letters in BROKE
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BROKE in Word Games
BROKE 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, BROKE 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 BROKE to find 31 additional valid words.