BOREDOM is a valid Scrabble word — 12 points
Yes. BOREDOM is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept BOREDOM?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 53 / 100
Our own measure of how useful BOREDOM is to know. It scores 12 from 7 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 6.0% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for BOREDOM
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
boredomsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How BOREDOM scores
Face value of the 7 tiles in BOREDOM, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| b | 1 | 2 |
| o | 2 | 8 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
| d | 1 | 4 |
| m | 1 | 2 |
Drawing exactly these 7 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 496,266.
What stands out about BOREDOM
- The same 7 tiles also spell 2 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does BOREDOM mean in Scrabble?
noun
The feeling of being weary and restless because something is dull or because there is nothing to do.
Boredom comes from too little to occupy the mind, such as a long wait or a repetitive task. Children often voice it loudly, while adults tend to hide it. It can push people towards new hobbies or careless mischief.
How BOREDOM is used
Boredom names the state itself, and it is often paired with words such as sheer, utter or relieve.
- Sheer boredom made him count the ceiling tiles.
- The children chased each other around the house out of boredom.
- She took up painting to escape the boredom of retirement.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of BOREDOM and 3 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of BOREDOM
The 7 tiles of BOREDOM in a different order — 2 found.
Words starting with BOREDOM
1 longer words begin with BOREDOM.
Shorter words from the letters in BOREDOM
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Common questions about BOREDOM
- Is BOREDOM valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts BOREDOM, where it scores 14 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is BOREDOM worth?
- BOREDOM is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
- What does BOREDOM mean?
- The feeling of being weary and restless because something is dull or because there is nothing to do.
- What letters can be added to BOREDOM?
- BOREDOM takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 7 letters of BOREDOM:
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