Starting With BOW
11 words, 4 of them common · highest scoring is bowed at 11 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With BOW
There are 11 five letter words starting with BOW in our dictionary. The highest scoring is bowed at 11 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — BOWED, BOWEL, BOWIE 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.
For a wider net, try 5 Letter Words With BOW or Words Starting With BOW, which drops the length limit entirely.
5 Letter Words Starting With BOW at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With BOW
- bowed11
- bowel10
- bowie10
- bowls10
- bowat10
- bower10
- bowes10
- bowet10
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With BOW
- bowed11
- bowel10
- bowie10
- bowls10
5 Letter Words Starting With BOW by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With BOW Defined
- bowedVerb · 11 points
- bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame
- bowelNoun · 10 points
- the part of the alimentary canal below the stomach; the intestine
- bowieNoun · 10 points
- a long knife with a blade that is double-edged at the point
- bowlsNoun · 10 points
- a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
5 Letter Words Starting With BOW: Questions
How many five letter words starting with BOW are there?
There are 11 five letter words starting with BOW in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with BOW?
BOWED is the highest scoring option at 11 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with BOW?
BOWED, BOWEL, BOWIE are among the most familiar five letter words starting with BOW. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with BOW 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.