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barbs

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Is barbs a Scrabble word?

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

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  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle Yes
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of barbs?

Definition

noun (English)

1. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effectExamples: "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"Synonyms: barb, dig, gibe, jibe, shaft, shot, slam

2. the pointed part of barbed wireSynonyms: barb

3. a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to removeSynonyms: barb

4. one of the parallel filaments projecting from the main shaft of a featherSynonyms: barb

verb (English)

1. provide with barbsExamples: "barbed wire"Synonyms: barb

Definition source: Wiktionary

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How many Scrabble points is the word "barbs"?

Scrabble
9 points
b3
a1
r1
b3
s1
Words With Friends
11 points
b4
a1
r1
b4
s1

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