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BODGING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun

B 3/4
O 1/1
D 2/2
G 2/3
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of BODGING

verb

To do a clumsy or inelegant job, usually as a temporary repair; mend, patch up, repair.

"All the actions of his life are like so many things bodged in without any natural cadence or connexion at all. — (A book of characters, selected from the writings of Overbury, Earle, and Butler, Thomas Overbury and John Earle, 1865)"

verb

To work green wood using traditional country methods; to perform the craft of a bodger.

noun

Traditional craft of turning wood for chair legs, braces, etc.

Examples of BODGING in a Sentence

  • "All the actions of his life are like so many things bodged in without any natural cadence or connexion at all. — (A book of characters, selected from the writings of Overbury, Earle, and Butler, Thomas Overbury and John Earle, 1865)"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
16
points

Is BODGING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BODGING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for BODGING

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

Letter bodging Total
Scrabble 3122112 12
WWF 4123123 16

How to Use BODGING in Word Games

BODGING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since BODGING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BODGING to find 60 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BODGING

What does BODGING mean?
BODGING is a verb. To do a clumsy or inelegant job, usually as a temporary repair; mend, patch up, repair.
Is BODGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BODGING is not valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BODGING worth in Scrabble?
BODGING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BODGING?
You can make 60 words from the letters in BODGING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.