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Boatswain

Yes, boatswain is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does boatswain mean?

noun

  1. a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for boatswain

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of boatswain

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BOATSWAIN.

Words you can make from boatswain

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Frequently asked questions

Is boatswain a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Boatswain 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 boatswain worth in Scrabble?

Boatswain is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does boatswain mean?

Boatswain means: a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen.