How many points is BULGE worth in Scrabble?

BULGE is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BULGE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

BULGE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 8 points. BULGE means "to swell out".

/bʌldʒ/

Pronunciation: /bʌldʒ/

Something sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.
Example: a bulge in a wall
The bilge or protuberant part of a cask.
The bilge of a vessel.

To stick out from (a surface).
Example: He stood six feet tall, with muscular arms bulging out of his black T-shirt.
To bilge, as a ship; to founder.

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to swell out

In a sentence: "They bulge."

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

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

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

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