BOARD
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is BOARD a Scrabble word?
Yes. BOARD is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 8 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
lodge and take meals (at)
- a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; "he nailed boards across the windows"
- a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games; "he got out the board and set up the pieces"
- a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities
- electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices; "he checked the instrument panel"; "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree"
- a table at which meals are served; "he helped her clear the dining table"; "a feast was spread upon the board"
- a vertical surface on which information can be displayed to public view
- food or meals in general; "she sets a fine table"; "room and board"
- a committee having supervisory powers; "the board has seven members"
- a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
- provide food and lodging (for); "The old lady is boarding three men"
- lodge and take meals (at)
- get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
Synonyms
gameboard, circuit board, circuit card, card, plug-in, add-in, control panel, instrument panel, control board, panel, dining table, display panel, display board, table, plank, get on
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
BOARD scores 8 points before board multipliers.
- B = 3
- O = 1
- A = 1
- R = 1
- D = 2
Letter counts: A×1, B×1, D×1, O×1, R×1
Similar 5-letter words
Crossword relevance
BOARD is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with B, ends with D, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "BOARD — lodge and take meals (at)" (8 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
BOARD is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is BOARD a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
BOARD (noun): a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; "he nailed boards across the windows". Additional senses: a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games; "he got out the board and set up the pieces"; a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities; electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices; "he checked the instrument panel"; "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree".
In standard Scrabble scoring, BOARD totals 8 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. BOARD relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
BOARD is 5 letters long, begins with B, ends with D, and sorts to the alphagram ABDOR. There are 5 anagrams in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 3 consonants.
Among 22 tracked 5-letter entries, BOARD ranks by raw score (8 points). Anagram alternatives include ABORD, BARDO, BROAD, DOBRA — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include JAZZY, FEZZY, FIZZY, FUZZY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, BOARD carries 2 vowels and 3 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on B or D are common study angles; browse words starting with B and words ending with D to rehearse parallel sets.
BOARD is a 5-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 5, starts with B, ends with D, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 5-letter entries like BOARD frequently cross shorter words; knowing that BOARD contains A, B, D, O, R helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as b???d to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside BOARD include BO, RD, AR — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: B, O, A, R, D. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble board directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 8 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat BOARD as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "BOARD — lodge and take meals (at)" (8 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is BOARD a valid Scrabble word?
- BOARD is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (5 letters, 8 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is BOARD worth in Scrabble?
- BOARD is worth 8 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: lodge and take meals (at). See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does BOARD mean?
- BOARD (noun): a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; "he nailed boards across the windows". Additional senses: a flat portable surface (usually rectangular) designed for board games; "he got out the board and set up the pieces"; a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilities; electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices; "he checked the instrument panel"; "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of BOARD?
- BOARD scores 8 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 5-letter words.
- Does BOARD have anagrams?
- Yes. BOARD has 5 anagrams in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in BOARD?
- BOARD has 5 letters, starts with B, ends with D, and uses the alphagram ABDOR (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find BOARD?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 5-letter results or "contains" patterns that match BOARD. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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