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BOA

/ˈbəʊ.ə/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun

B 3/4
O 1/1
A 1/1

Definition of BOA

noun

Any of a group of large American snakes, of the genus Boa, subfamily Boinae, or family Boidae, including the boa constrictor, the emperor boa of Mexico, and the chevalier boa of Peru.

noun

(plural "boas") A type of scarf typically made from feathers.

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
6
points

Is BOA a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BOA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: Short words like BOA are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for BOA

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter boa Total
Scrabble 311 5
WWF 411 6

Anagrams of BOA

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BOA

5 words from the letters in BOA

How to Use BOA in Word Games

BOA is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: BOA is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BOA to find 5 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BOA

What does BOA mean?
BOA is a noun. Any of a group of large American snakes, of the genus Boa, subfamily Boinae, or family Boidae, including the boa constrictor, the emperor boa of Mexico, and the chevalier boa of Peru.
Is BOA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BOA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BOA worth in Scrabble?
BOA is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from BOA?
You can make 5 words from the letters in BOA. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of BOA?
The anagrams of BOA (words using the exact same letters) are: ABO, OBA. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.