BRAND
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Definition
Pronunciation: //bɹænd//
noun
- (by extension) Any specific type or variety of something; a distinct style or manner."I didn’t appreciate his particular brand of flattery."
- (Scotland, Northern England) A torch used for signaling.
- (obsolete, rare) A flame."Goe to prepare the maryages what neede the torchis light? be holde the towres of troy do shyne with brandes that blase full bright."
- (obsolete, rare) A conflagration.
verb
- (transitive) To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound."When they caught him, he was branded and then locked up."
- (transitive) To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound."The ranch hands had to brand every new calf by lunchtime."
- (transitive) To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses."Her face is branded upon my memory."
- (transitive) To stigmatize, label (someone)."He was branded a fool by everyone that heard his story."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BRAND'?
The word BRAND is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
B3
R1
A1
N1
D2
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BRAND'?
The word BRAND is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
B4
R1
A1
N2
D2
Total: 10 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.