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Boustrophedons
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About 4 syllables
noun · 14 letters · Uncommon · plural of boustrophedon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does boustrophedons mean?
noun
an ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions; literally `as the ox ploughs'
Definitions shown for boustrophedon, the base form of boustrophedons.
Is BOUSTROPHEDONS 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) | No |
How many points is BOUSTROPHEDONS worth?
Scrabble
22 ptsWords With Friends
25 ptsWordfeud
25 ptsNYT Crossplay
23 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in BOUSTROPHEDONS
Best shorter words top 30 of 2360
boustrophedon 21personhoods 17horseponds 16personhood 16beshrouds 15buhrstones 15dropshots 15horsepond 15orthopods 15poorhouses 15porthouses 15potherbs 15potsherds 15theropods 15undershoots 15beshroud 14bosthoons 14buhrstone 14dropshot 14endosporous 14hoopsters 14hornpouts 14housetops 14orthopod 14phoebus 14poorhouse 14porthoses 14porthouse 14posthorse 14posthouse 14
See all 2360 words made from BOUSTROPHEDONS Words that end like BOUSTROPHEDONS
Common words that share the ending -ONS, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ONS Boustrophedons: quick answers
Is BOUSTROPHEDONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BOUSTROPHEDONS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 22 points before board bonuses.
How many points is BOUSTROPHEDONS worth?
BOUSTROPHEDONS scores 22 points in Scrabble, 25 in Words With Friends, 25 in Wordfeud and 23 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does boustrophedons mean?
boustrophedons is the plural of boustrophedon, which means “an ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions”.
What words can you make with the letters in BOUSTROPHEDONS?
You can make 2360 shorter words from BOUSTROPHEDONS, such as BOUSTROPHEDON, PERSONHOODS, HORSEPONDS, PERSONHOOD. See the full list.