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Is brownout a Scrabble word?

Yes, brownout is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 13 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of brownout?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (electricity) A period of low alternating current line voltage, causing a reduction in illumination.Examples: "When demand for electricity exceeds the available supply, a brownout occurs."Synonyms: dimout

2. (firefighting) A temporary closing of a fire station, usually due to budget restrictions.Examples: "Fire departments across the country have been forced to rely on rolling brownouts because of the recession."

3. (figurative, uncommon) A moment or period where something is weakened, diminished or less effective.figurativelyuncommon

4. (Philippines, Australia, Hong Kong) A blackout, regardless of time of day.Examples: "Remember that you can't send or receive a fax if there is a brownout. ... Due to blackouts (the Philippine term is brownout), especially during the dry season, be prepared with a flashlight and don't forget to save your data in your PC."AustraliaHong-KongPhilippines

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "brownout"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "brownout"?

Scrabble
13 points
B3
R1
O1
W4
N1
O1
U1
T1
Words With Friends
16 points
B4
R1
O1
W4
N2
O1
U2
T1

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