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BONGOS

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

B 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
O 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of BONGOS

noun

A striped bovine mammal found in Africa, Tragelaphus eurycerus.

noun

Either of a pair of small drums of Cuban origin, played by beating with the hands.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
12
points

Is BONGOS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: BONGOS uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BONGOS

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

Letter bongos Total
Scrabble 311211 9
WWF 412311 12

Anagrams of BONGOS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use BONGOS in Word Games

BONGOS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BONGOS 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 BONGOS to find 51 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BONGOS

What does BONGOS mean?
BONGOS is a noun. A striped bovine mammal found in Africa, Tragelaphus eurycerus.
Is BONGOS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BONGOS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BONGOS worth in Scrabble?
BONGOS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BONGOS?
You can make 51 words from the letters in BONGOS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of BONGOS?
The anagrams of BONGOS (words using the exact same letters) are: BOONGS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.