BARBS
5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 11 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BARBS
noun
- The point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc., to prevent it from being easily extracted. Hence: Anything which stands out with a sharp point obliquely or crosswise to something else.
- A hurtful or disparaging remark.
verb
- To furnish with barbs, or with that which will hold or hurt like barbs, as an arrow, fishhook, spear, etc.
- To cover a horse in armor, corrupted from bard.
noun
- The Barbary horse, a superior breed introduced from Barbary into Spain by the Moors.
- A blackish or dun variety of pigeon, originally brought from Barbary.
noun
- A barbiturate.
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About the word BARBS
Is "BARBS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BARBS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BARBS" worth?
In Scrabble, "BARBS" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 11 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "BARBS" mean?
The point that stands backward in an arrow, fishhook, etc., to prevent it from being easily extracted. Hence: Anything which stands out with a sharp point obliquely or crosswise to something else.
Does "BARBS" have any anagrams?
No, "BARBS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.