BROKE
11
Definition
Pronunciation: //bɹəʊk//
verb
- (archaic, nonstandard or poetic) past participle of break"Accordingly, he came with a mob the next day; and after they had broke all the windows..."
adj
- (informal) Financially ruined, bankrupt."He was broke after spending all his money into video games."
- (informal) Without any money, penniless."dead broke; flat broke"
- (archaic, now informal) Broken."If it ain’t broke, don't fix it."
- (naval and military) Demoted, deprived of a commission."He was broke and rendered unfit to serve His Majesty at sea."
noun
- (papermaking) Paper or board that is discarded and repulped during the manufacturing process."If the broke accumulates, a larger proportion can be used in making coloured papers, otherwise the above quantity is sufiicient."
- (obsolete) A fragment, remains, a piece broken off."Why dost though linger, then, / To hear the flatteries of these men of rags? / These bankrupt beggar-men, / Whose riches are the broke meat in their bags?"
verb
- (obsolete) To act as procurer in love matters; to pimp."But we do want a certain necessary / Woman, to broke between them CUPID said;"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 12 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 'BROKE'?
The word BROKE is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
B3
R1
O1
K5
E1
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BROKE'?
The word BROKE is worth 12 points in Words With Friends.
B4
R1
O1
K5
E1
Total: 12 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.