Word: BROKE
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Definition of BROKE
- To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."
- To divide (something, often money) into smaller units.
"Can you break a hundred-dollar bill for me?"
- To cause (a person or animal) to lose spirit or will; to crush the spirits of.
"Her child's death broke Angela."
- Financially ruined, bankrupt.
- Without any money, penniless.
"dead broke; flat broke"
- Broken.
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
- (papermaking) Paper or board that is discarded and repulped during the manufacturing process.
- A fragment, remains, a piece broken off.
- To act as a broker; to transact business for another.
- To act as procurer in love matters; to pimp.
- Broke off, rich, wealthy
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "broke" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "broke" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BROKE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BROKE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BROKE? โผ
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- # master of broke
- # playing with broke
- # in terms of broke
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