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BOOKISH

/ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · adjective

B 3/4
O 1/1
O 1/1
K 5/5
I 1/1
S 1/1
H 4/3

Definition of BOOKISH

adjective

Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.

adjective

Characterized by a method of expression generally found in books.

Synonyms of BOOKISH

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
16
points

Is BOOKISH a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 16 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BOOKISH earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.

Letter Values for BOOKISH

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

Letter bookish Total
Scrabble 3115114 16
WWF 4115113 16

How to Use BOOKISH in Word Games

BOOKISH is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since BOOKISH uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BOOKISH to find 91 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BOOKISH

What does BOOKISH mean?
BOOKISH is a adjective. Fond of reading or studying, especially said of someone lacking social skills as a result.
Is BOOKISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BOOKISH is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BOOKISH worth in Scrabble?
BOOKISH is worth 16 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 BOOKISH?
You can make 91 words from the letters in BOOKISH. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BOOKISH?
Synonyms of BOOKISH include: formal, labored, literary, pedantic. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.