How many points is BOFFIN worth in Scrabble?

BOFFIN is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BOFFIN?

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

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOFFING, BOFFINS, BOFFINY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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14 pts

BOFFIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points. BOFFIN means "scientist or expert".

/ˈbɒfɪn/

Pronunciation

An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research.
(by extension) A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward; (in a weaker sense) an intellectual; a smart person.

Synonyms: backroom boy, brain, brainiac, egghead

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

scientist or expert

In a sentence: "The boffin is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BOFFIN. It scores 14 points.

Add one letter after BOFFIN. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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

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Is BOFFIN a Scrabble word?: BOFFIN is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 14 points.
What does BOFFIN mean?: scientist or expert
How do you use BOFFIN in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The boffin is noted."
How many points is BOFFIN worth in Scrabble?: BOFFIN is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BOFFIN?: BOFFIN is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BOFFIN?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOFFING, BOFFINS, BOFFINY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.