Definition of BOA
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.
(plural "boas") A type of scarf typically made from feathers.
Word Details
Is BOA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BOA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | b | o | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BOA
5 words from the letters in BOA
3-letter words
2-letter words
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.