Starting With BO
41 words · highest scoring is boozy at 19 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With BO
There are 41 five letter words starting with BO in our dictionary. The highest scoring is boozy at 19 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 41 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — BOARD, BONUS, BOSOM among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
5 Letter Words Starting With BO at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With BO
- boozy19
- booze16
- boxed15
- bobby14
- borax14
- boxer14
- boxes14
- booby12
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With BO
- board8
- boils7
- bones7
- booby12
- boots7
- bored8
- bough11
- bowel10
5 Letter Words Starting With BO Defined
- boardNoun · 8 points
- a long, thin, flat piece of wood or other hard material, used for floors or other building purposes
- boltsNoun · 7 points
- a bar that slides into a socket to fasten a door or window
- bonusNoun · 7 points
- a sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance
- bootsNoun · 7 points
- a sturdy item of footwear covering the foot and ankle, and sometimes also the lower leg
- bosomNoun · 9 points
- a woman's chest or breasts
- bowedVerb · 11 points
- bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame
5 Letter Words Starting With BO: Questions
How many five letter words starting with BO are there?
There are 41 five letter words starting with BO in our dictionary, and 41 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with BO?
BOOZY is the highest scoring option at 19 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with BO?
BOARD, BONUS, BOSOM are among the most familiar five letter words starting with BO. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with BO valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.