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Bound

Yes, bound is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does bound mean?

noun

  1. a line determining the limits of an area
  2. the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
  3. the greatest possible degree of something what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior

verb

  1. move forward by leaps and bounds The horse bounded across the meadow
  2. form the boundary of; be contiguous to
  3. place limits on (extent or access) restrict the use of this parking lot

adjective

  1. confined by bonds bound and gagged hostages
  2. held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union
  3. secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form bound volumes

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for bound

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants2 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of bound

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BOUND.

Words you can make from bound

Unscramble BOUND for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is bound a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Bound 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 bound worth in Scrabble?

Bound is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does bound mean?

Bound means: a line determining the limits of an area.

Could bound be a Wordle answer?

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