BOOBY
/ˈbuːbi/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BOOBY
A stupid person.
Any of various large tropical seabirds from the genera Sula and Papasula in the gannet family Sulidae, traditionally considered to be stupid.
In the game of croquet, a ball that has not passed through the first wicket.
To behave stupidly; to act like a booby.
To install a booby trap on or at (something); to attack (someone) with a booby trap.
A woman’s breast.
Word Details
Is BOOBY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BOOBY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BOOBY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BOOBY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | o | o | b | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BOOBY
13 words from the letters in BOOBY
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BOOBY in Word Games
BOOBY is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BOOBY 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 BOOBY to find 13 additional valid words.