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Barbwire
b 3a 1r 1b 3w 4i 1r 1e 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 8 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does barbwire mean?
noun
strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage
Synonymsbarbed wire
Is BARBWIRE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is BARBWIRE worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
18 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BARBWIRE
Hooks for BARBWIRE
Add one letter to the front or back of BARBWIRE to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Words that end like BARBWIRE
Common words that share the ending -IRE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
desireentireinspireadmireempireexpireretiresatirebackfireconspireperspirequagmiresapphirewildfirebonfiregunfirehaywiretranspirevampireaspireattireumpirefirewire
All words ending in -IRE Barbwire: quick answers
Is BARBWIRE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BARBWIRE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BARBWIRE worth?
BARBWIRE scores 15 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 17 in Wordfeud and 18 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does barbwire mean?
As a noun, barbwire means “strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage”.
What words can you make with the letters in BARBWIRE?
You can make 88 shorter words from BARBWIRE, such as WARBIER, BRAWER, BABIER, BARBER. See the full list.