How many points is BOWL worth in Scrabble?

BOWL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BOWL?

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

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BOWL

9 pts

BOWL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. BOWL means "to play at bowling".

Meaning & examples

/bəʊɫ/

Pronunciation: /boʊɫ/

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noun

A roughly hemispherical container used to hold, mix or present food, such as salad, fruit or soup, or other items.
As much as is held by a bowl.
Example: You can’t have any more soup – you’ve had three bowls already.
A dish comprising a mix of different foods, not all of which need be cooked, served in a bowl.
Example: This restaurant offers a number of different bowls.

Synonyms: bowlful, crater, hollow, bowl cut, pudding bowl

noun

The ball rolled by players in the game of lawn bowls.
The action of bowling a ball.
(in the plural, but used with a singular verb) The game of bowls.

Synonyms: lawn bowling, lawn bowls

verb

To roll or throw (a ball) in the correct manner in cricket and similar games and sports.
To throw the ball (in cricket and similar games and sports).
To roll or carry smoothly on, or as on, wheels.
Example: We were bowled rapidly along the road.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to play at bowling

In a sentence: "They bowl."

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Letter Values

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BOWL Scrabble FAQ

Is BOWL a Scrabble word?: BOWL is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does BOWL mean?: to play at bowling
How do you use BOWL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They bowl."
How many points is BOWL worth in Scrabble?: BOWL is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BOWL?: BOWL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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