Yes, brace is in the scrabble dictionary
...and is worth 11 points by itself.
brace
noun
1. A cause or source of renewed physical or spiritual vigor.
2. A cranklike handle with an adjustable aperture at one end for securing and turning a bit.
3. A dental appliance constructed of bands and wires that is fixed to the teeth to correct irregular alignment. Often used in the plural.
4. A device that holds or fastens two or more parts together or in place; a clamp.
5. A device, such as a supporting beam in a building or a connecting wire or rope, that steadies or holds something else erect.
verb
1. To fasten tightly .
2. To prepare for use by making taut.
3. To turn (a sail yard) by means of a brace.
4. To furnish or support with a brace .
5. To make stronger .
verb-intransitive
1. To get ready; make preparations.
verb-transitive
1. Nautical To turn (the yards of a ship) by the braces.
2. To confront with questions or requests.
3. To furnish with a brace.
4. To increase the tension of.
5. To invigorate; stimulate: "The freshness of the September morning inspired and braced him” ( Thomas Hardy).
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ae | 2 |
ar | 2 |
ab | 4 |
re | 2 |
ba | 4 |
be | 4 |
er | 2 |
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bae | 5 |
rec | 5 |
reb | 5 |
era | 3 |
ear | 3 |
car | 5 |
cab | 7 |
ace | 5 |
arb | 5 |
bra | 5 |
arc | 5 |
are | 3 |
bar | 5 |
4 Letters | Scrabble® Points |
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brae | 6 |
race | 6 |
acre | 6 |
crab | 8 |
care | 6 |
carb | 8 |
bare | 6 |
bear | 6 |
5 Letters | Scrabble® Points |
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caber | 9 |
acerb | 9 |
brace | 9 |