BROGUE
/bɹəʊɡ/
6-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points
Meaning of BROGUE
- A strong dialectal accent. In Ireland it used to be a term for Irish spoken with a strong English accent, but gradually changed to mean English spoken with a strong Irish accent as English control of Ireland gradually increased and Irish waned as the standard language.
- A strong Oxford shoe, with ornamental perforations and wing tips.
- To speak with a brogue (accent).
- To walk.
- To fish for eels by disturbing the waters.
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About the word BROGUE
Is "BROGUE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BROGUE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BROGUE" worth?
In Scrabble, "BROGUE" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "BROGUE" mean?
A strong dialectal accent. In Ireland it used to be a term for Irish spoken with a strong English accent, but gradually changed to mean English spoken with a strong Irish accent as English control of Ireland gradually increased and Irish waned as the standard language.
Does "BROGUE" have any anagrams?
No, "BROGUE" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.