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Bayou

Yes, bayou is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 10 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does bayou mean?

noun

  1. a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants3 / 2
Scrabble points10
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of bayou

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BAYOU.

Words you can make from bayou

Unscramble BAYOU for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is bayou a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Bayou is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is bayou worth in Scrabble?

Bayou is worth 10 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does bayou mean?

Bayou means: a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana).

Could bayou be a Wordle answer?

Bayou is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.