Is BRUISE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BRUISE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BRUISE mean?
- verb
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
“I bruised my knee”
- noun
an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
- verb
hurt the feelings of
“She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests”
- verb
break up into small pieces for food preparation
“bruise the berries with a wooden spoon and strain them”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
8
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
B (3) + R (1) + U (1) + I (1) + S (1) + E (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
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 BRUISE
Single letters that turn BRUISE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of BRUISE
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