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acerb

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Is acerb a Scrabble word?

Yes, acerb is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 9 points in Scrabble.

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What is the meaning of acerb?

Definition

adj (English)

1. (archaic) Sour, bitter, and harsh to the taste, such as unripe fruit.Examples: "If you put Spirit of Sulphur to the Peruvian Bark, it then becomes very acerb. If you mix Mercury with Spirit of Nitre or Oil of Vitriol whilst it boils, it then is very acerb."Synonyms: acerbic

2. (archaic, figurative) Sharp and harsh in expressing oneself.Examples: "As to the somewhat acerb remarks of the member for Jacques Cartier, I may pass them over […]"Synonyms: acerbic

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "acerb"?

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How many Scrabble points is the word "acerb"?

Scrabble
9 points
a1
c3
e1
r1
b3
Words With Friends
11 points
a1
c4
e1
r1
b4

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