Is “Bands” a Scrabble word?

1.A strip of material used for strengthening or coupling.

2.A long strip of material, color, etc, that is different from the surrounding area.

3.A strip of decoration.

1.To fasten with a band.

2.To fasten an identifying band around the leg of (a bird).

1.A group of musicians who perform together as an ensemble, usually for a professional recording artist.

2.A type of orchestra originally playing janissary music.

3.A marching band.

1.To group together for a common purpose; to confederate.

2.To group (students) together by perceived ability; to stream.