Firebrand
/ˈfaɪə.bɹænd/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:17 pts9 letters
Definition of Firebrand
noun
- An argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary; one who agitates against the current situation.
"The member of the college's Communist League was a firebrand who would launch a sit-in or protest march at a moment's notice."
- A torch or other burning stick with a flame at one end.
"The crowd cheered as a firebrand was tossed onto the huge pile of wood to start the traditional homecoming bonfire."
Anagrams of Firebrand
No exact anagrams found for "firebrand". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
f4
i1
r1
e1
b3
r1
a1
n1
d2
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Firebrand
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 "Firebrand"
Firebrand is a 9-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Firebrand" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "firebrand" is a high-scoring word.