Dictionary
Bayou
b 3a 1y 4o 1u 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 5 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : valid
What does bayou mean?
noun
a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
Is BAYOU a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | Yes |
BAYOU is also on the original list of Wordle answers.
How many points is BAYOU worth?
Scrabble
10 ptsWords With Friends
11 ptsWordfeud
12 ptsNYT Crossplay
12 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BAYOU
Anagrams 1
Hooks for BAYOU
Add one letter to the front or back of BAYOU to make another word.
Front hooks
None
Back hooks
Bayou: quick answers
Is BAYOU a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BAYOU is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 10 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BAYOU worth?
BAYOU scores 10 points in Scrabble, 11 in Words With Friends, 12 in Wordfeud and 12 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does bayou mean?
As a noun, bayou means “a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)”.
What words can you make with the letters in BAYOU?
You can make 22 shorter words from BAYOU, such as BUOY, ABY, BAY, BOY. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of BAYOU?
BAYOU rearranges into BOYAU.