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Boustrophedon

Yes, boustrophedon is a valid Scrabble word. It has 13 letters and is worth 21 points in Scrabble.

What does boustrophedon mean?

noun

  1. an ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions; literally `as the ox ploughs'

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters13
Vowels / consonants5 / 8
Scrabble points21
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of boustrophedon

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BOUSTROPHEDON.

Words you can make from boustrophedon

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Frequently asked questions

Is boustrophedon a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Boustrophedon 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 boustrophedon worth in Scrabble?

Boustrophedon is worth 21 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does boustrophedon mean?

Boustrophedon means: an ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions; literally `as the ox ploughs'.