01 Word definition

bruise

6 letters · 3 vowels · 3 consonants

Is BRUISE a word?

Yes. BRUISE is a 6-letter noun. an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell BRUISE?

B-R-U-I-S-E

BRUISE contains 6 letters, begins with B, and ends with E.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

2verb

  1. injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

    I bruised my knee
Synonyms
contusioncontuse
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends10points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is BRUISE spelled?

B1R2U3I4S5E6
Starts withBRUFirst 3 letters
Ends withISELast 3 letters
Unique letters6No repeated letters
Vowel balance3 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

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FAQ Quick answers

About BRUISE.

How do you spell BRUISE?

BRUISE is spelled B-R-U-I-S-E. It contains 6 letters.