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BROADEN

7-letter verb • 10 Scrabble points • 12 WWF points

b3
r1
o1
a1
d2
e1
n1
7
Letters
3
Vowels
4
Consonants
10
Scrabble
12
WWF
1
Anagrams

Definition of BROADEN

BROADEN is a valid 7-letter English verb recognized in major word game dictionaries including the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary (OSPD) and the Tournament Word List (TWL). This word scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, giving it solid scoring potential in competitive play. The word contains 3 vowels and 4 consonants.

Word Properties

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Part of Speech
Verb
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Syllables
2 syllables
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Difficulty
Easy (3/10)
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Unique Letters
7 of 7 letters

BROADEN has a word difficulty rating of 3 out of 10, categorized as "Easy." This rating is calculated based on the rarity of its component letters in everyday English usage. The word consists primarily of common, frequently-used letters, making it one that most players would be familiar with.

Letter Analysis

b
r
o
a
d
e
n

The 7 letters in BROADEN break down into 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Every letter in BROADEN appears exactly once, meaning you need 7 different tiles to play this word. The highest-value Scrabble tile in BROADEN is B, worth 3 points. Approximately 71% of the letters in BROADEN are among the nine most common letters in English (E, T, A, O, I, N, S, H, R).

Anagrams of BROADEN

These 1 word uses the exact same 7 letters as BROADEN, rearranged into a different order. Knowing anagrams is a valuable skill in Scrabble and Words With Friends, as it gives you more options when looking at the same set of letters on your rack.

Words That Rhyme With BROADEN

These words share a similar ending pattern with BROADEN, ending in -DEN. Rhyming words are useful for poetry, song lyrics, word games, and creative writing. They can also help you discover words with similar letter patterns.

Using BROADEN in Word Games

Scrabble Strategy

BROADEN is worth 10 base points in Scrabble. This is a solid mid-range word. Try to place the highest-value letter (B = 3 points) on a bonus square to boost your score. On a Double Word Score, BROADEN earns 20 points.

Consider playing BROADEN as a parallel play alongside existing words to score points from multiple new words created simultaneously.

Words With Friends Tips

In Words With Friends, BROADEN scores 12 points. Interestingly, this word scores 2 points more in WWF than in Scrabble due to different tile point values. Take advantage of this difference when playing Words With Friends. The Words With Friends board has a different layout of premium squares compared to Scrabble, so look for TW (Triple Word) and TL (Triple Letter) squares specific to the WWF board.

Is BROADEN a Valid Scrabble Word?

Yes, BROADEN is a valid Scrabble word worth 10 points.

BROADEN can be played in Scrabble, Words With Friends, and most other word games. With 10 points, it is a high-scoring word that can significantly boost your game. As a 7-letter word, playing all tiles earns a 50-point Bingo bonus!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BROADEN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BROADEN is a valid word in both Scrabble and Words With Friends. In Scrabble, BROADEN is worth 10 points, making it a solid mid-range word. In Words With Friends, it earns 12 points due to slightly different tile values.

How many letters are in BROADEN?

BROADEN contains 7 letters total: 3 vowels and 4 consonants. It uses 7 unique letters, each appearing exactly once.

How many syllables does BROADEN have?

BROADEN has approximately 2 syllables. Knowing the syllable count helps with pronunciation and can be useful for poetry, word games, and language learning.

What are the anagrams of BROADEN?

Words you can make by rearranging all the letters of BROADEN include: BANDORE. These anagram uses the exact same 7 letters in a different order.

What words rhyme with BROADEN?

Words that share a similar ending sound with BROADEN include: WIDEN, WODEN, LYDEN, BEDEN, LADEN. These words end with the same letter pattern, making them useful for word games, poetry, and creative writing.

What words can you make from the letters in BROADEN?

You can unscramble the letters in BROADEN to find many shorter words and rearrangements. Visit our dedicated unscramble page for BROADEN to see every possible word you can create from these 7 letters, complete with Scrabble and Words With Friends scores.

Related 7-Letter Words

These 7-letter words share a similar beginning with BROADEN, starting with BR. Exploring related words can expand your vocabulary and give you more options during word games.

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