brigand

Noun

A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people.
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
An outlaw or bandit.

Examples

He played like a brigand, stealing all the best spots on the board.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English brigaunt, bregaund circa 1400, from Old French brigand (“foot soldier”) attested from 1421, from Italian briga (“trouble, bother”), perhaps ultimately of Proto-Germanic or Celtic origin.

Synonyms

bandit

Scrabble Score: 11

brigand: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
brigand: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
brigand: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

brigand: valid Words With Friends Word