BRUISE
/bɹuːz/
6-letter word · 8 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BRUISE
noun
- A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
- A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.
verb
- To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it.
- To damage the skin of (fruit or vegetables), in an analogous way.
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Anagrams of BRUISE
buries8
busier8
rubies8
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About the word BRUISE
Is "BRUISE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BRUISE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BRUISE" worth?
In Scrabble, "BRUISE" is worth 8 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 24.
What does "BRUISE" mean?
A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.
What are the anagrams of "BRUISE"?
3 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as BRUISE: BURIES, BUSIER, RUBIES.