How many points is BOOM worth in Scrabble?

BOOM is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BOOM?

BOOM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to BOOM?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOOMY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BOOM

8 pts

BOOM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. BOOM means "to make a deep, resonant sound".

Meaning & examples

/buːm/

Pronunciation

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noun

A low-pitched, resonant sound, such as of an explosion.
Example: The boom of the surf.
A rapid expansion or increase.
Example: You should prepare for the coming boom in the tech industry.
One of the calls of certain monkeys or birds.

verb

To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.
Example: I can hear the organ slowly booming from the chapel.
(of speech) To exclaim with force, to shout, to thunder.
To make something boom.
Example: Men in grey robes slowly boom the drums of death.

interjection

Used to suggest the sound of an explosion.
Used to suggest something happening suddenly and unexpectedly.

noun

A spar extending the foot of a sail; a spar rigged outboard from a ship's side to which boats are secured in harbour.
A movable pole used to support a microphone or camera.
A horizontal member of a crane or derrick, used for lifting.

verb

To extend, or push, with a boom or pole.
Example: to boom off a boat
(usually with "up" or "down") To raise or lower with a crane boom.

noun

A period of prosperity, growth, progress, or high market activity.

Antonyms: recession

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to make a deep, resonant sound

In a sentence: "They boom."

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BOOMY12 pts

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Letter Values

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BOOM Scrabble FAQ

Is BOOM a Scrabble word?: BOOM is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does BOOM mean?: to make a deep, resonant sound
How do you use BOOM in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They boom."
How many points is BOOM worth in Scrabble?: BOOM is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BOOM?: BOOM is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BOOM?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOOMY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.