How many points is BOOBY worth in Scrabble?

BOOBY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BOOBY?

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

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12 pts

BOOBY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. BOOBY means "foolish person".

/ˈbuːbi/

A stupid person.
Any of various large tropical seabirds from the genera Sula and Papasula in the gannet family Sulidae, traditionally considered to be stupid.
In the game of croquet, a ball that has not passed through the first wicket.

Synonyms: sulid

To behave stupidly; to act like a booby.
To install a booby trap on or at (something); to attack (someone) with a booby trap.

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

foolish person

In a sentence: "The booby is noted."

Check the Scrabble meaning of BOOBY. It scores 12 points.

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

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Is BOOBY a Scrabble word?: BOOBY is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does BOOBY mean?: foolish person
How do you use BOOBY in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The booby is noted."
How many points is BOOBY worth in Scrabble?: BOOBY is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BOOBY?: BOOBY is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).