Broad

/bɹɑd/

Scrabble:8 ptsWWF:9 pts5 letters

Definition of Broad

noun

A shallow lake, one of a number of bodies of water in eastern Norfolk and Suffolk.
A lathe tool for turning down the insides and bottoms of cylinders.
A British gold coin worth 20 shillings, issued by the Commonwealth of England in 1656.

adjective

Wide in extent or scope.
"the broad expanse of ocean"
Extended, in the sense of diffused; open; clear; full.
Having a large measure of any thing or quality; unlimited; unrestrained.
Comprehensive; liberal; enlarged.
Plain; evident.
"a broad hint"

Anagrams of Broad

2 words can be made by rearranging all the letters of "broad":

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "broad" and rearranging:

+aaboard abroad

+sadsorb boards broads dobras

+yboyard byroad

Related Word Patterns

BR...Words starting with "br"...ADWords ending with "ad"All 5-letter words Unscramble "broad"

Synonyms & Antonyms

ANTONYMS

all-encompassing slender skinny narrow thin

Letter Values

b3

r1

o1

a1

d2

Total: 8 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "broad"All 5-Letter Words Words Starting With "B"

Rhymes With Broad

abfarad abroad acidhead ahead airhead alidad aoudad armload arrowhead asclepiad audad backload

Related 5-Letter Words

baaed baals babas babel babes babka baboo babul babus bacca backs bacon baddy badge badly

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Broad"

Broad is a 5-letter word that scores 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "broad" can be rearranged to form 2 other valid words.

Using "Broad" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "broad" is a low-scoring word.