BARBED
11
Definition
Pronunciation: //bɑː(ɹ)bd//
adj
- (heraldry)"Crest : A demi-cockatrice or, crested gules, stricken through the back of the neck with an arrow sable, barbed and flighted argent. Sable, two bars humettée or between a cock in fesse and a swan in chief and in base argent."
- (heraldry)"Ex. A Cock barbed and crested, (that is, wattled and combed, which signifies the Comb and Gills of a Cock, when born of a different Tincture from the Body)"
- (heraldry)"PLANT (?Plantagenet). Arg. a rose gu. seeded or barbed vert."
- (of language, etc.) Deliberately hurtful; biting; caustic.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 13 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BARBED'?
The word BARBED is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
B3
A1
R1
B3
E1
D2
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BARBED'?
The word BARBED is worth 13 points in Words With Friends.
B4
A1
R1
B4
E1
D2
Total: 13 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.