How many points is BOW worth in Scrabble?

BOW is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BOW?

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

Can you add a letter to BOW?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

BOW

8 pts

BOW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. BOW means "lower (one's head) or bend (one's knee or body) as a sign of respect or shame".

verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

lower (one's head) or bend (one's knee or body) as a sign of respect or shame

Share BOW

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

Back hooks

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

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 8

BOW Scrabble FAQ

Is BOW a Scrabble word?: BOW is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
How many points is BOW worth in Scrabble?: BOW is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BOW?: BOW is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BOW?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BOWL, BOWR, BOWS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.