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BARKS

5-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points

B 3
A 1
R 1
K 5
S 1

Meaning of BARKS

noun
  1. The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.
  2. An abrupt loud vocal utterance.
verb
  1. To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).
    "The neighbour's dog is always barking."
  2. To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.
noun
  1. The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree.
  2. Peruvian bark or Jesuit's bark, the bark of the cinchona from which quinine is produced.
verb
  1. To strip the bark from; to peel.
  2. To abrade or rub off any outer covering from.
    "to bark one’s heel"
noun
  1. A small sailing vessel, e.g. a pinnace or a fishing smack; a rowing boat or barge.
  2. A sailing vessel or boat of any kind.
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Anagrams of BARKS

kbars11

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About the word BARKS

Is "BARKS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BARKS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BARKS" worth?

In Scrabble, "BARKS" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.

What does "BARKS" mean?

The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.

What are the anagrams of "BARKS"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as BARKS: KBARS.