How many points is BOUND worth in Scrabble?

BOUND is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BOUND?

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

Can you add a letter to BOUND?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BOUND

8 pts

BOUND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. BOUND is a verb form of bind. BIND means "to tie or secure".

Meaning & examples

/ˈbaʊnd/

Pronunciation: /ˈbaʊnd/

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verb

To tie; to confine by any ligature.
To cohere or stick together in a mass.
Example: Just to make the cheese more binding
To be restrained from motion, or from customary or natural action, as by friction.
Example: I wish I knew why the sewing machine binds up after I use it for a while.

Synonyms: bandage, dress, fasten, fetter, make fast, restrain, tie, indenture

adjective

(with infinitive) Obliged (to).
Example: You are not legally bound to reply.
(of a morpheme) That cannot stand alone as a free word.
(of a variable) Constrained by a quantifier.

Antonyms: free

adjective

Ready, prepared.
Ready to start or go (to); moving in the direction (of).
Example: Is that message bound for me?
(with infinitive) Very likely (to), certain to
Example: They were bound to come into conflict eventually.

noun

(often used in plural) A boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory.
Example: I reached the northern bound of my property, took a deep breath and walked on.
A value which is known to be greater or smaller than a given set of values.

verb

To surround a territory or other geographical entity.
Example: France, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra bound Spain.
To be the boundary of.

Definitions and examples via Free Dictionary API. Word-game validity is checked separately against NWL2023 and CSW24.

Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

BOUND is a verb form of bind. BIND means "to tie or secure".

In a sentence: "They bound."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of BOUND. It scores 8 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

BIND7 pts

Related words

BOUNDABLE14 pts

Front hooks

Add one letter before BOUND. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

ABOUND9 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after BOUND. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

BOUNDS9 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in BOUND, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 8

BOUND Scrabble FAQ

Is BOUND a Scrabble word?: BOUND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points.
What does BOUND mean?: BOUND is a verb form of bind. BIND means "to tie or secure".
How do you use BOUND in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bound."
How many points is BOUND worth in Scrabble?: BOUND is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BOUND?: BOUND is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BOUND?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes ABOUND, BOUNDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.