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Is BRAINWAVE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BRAINWAVE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BRAINWAVE mean?

  1. noun

    (neurophysiology) rapid fluctuations of voltage between parts of the cerebral cortex that are detectable with an electroencephalograph

  2. noun

    the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

17

Scrabble

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Words With Friends

9

Letters

B (3) + R (1) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) + W (4) + A (1) + V (4) + E (1) = 17 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsNot listed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for BRAINWAVE

Single letters that turn BRAINWAVE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from BRAINWAVE

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