BONGO
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BONGO
A striped bovine mammal found in Africa, Tragelaphus eurycerus.
Either of a pair of small drums of Cuban origin, played by beating with the hands.
To play the bongo drums.
Of the heart, etc.: to beat with an irregular rhythm.
To hit something rhythmically with the hands.
Word Details
Is BONGO a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BONGO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BONGO uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BONGO
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | o | n | g | o | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BONGO
19 words from the letters in BONGO
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BONGO in Word Games
BONGO is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BONGO is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BONGO to find 19 additional valid words.