BOOT
/buːt/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BOOT
A heavy shoe that covers part of the leg.
A blow with the foot; a kick.
A flexible cover of rubber or plastic, which may be preformed to a particular shape and used to protect a shaft, lever, switch, or opening from dust, dirt, moisture, etc.
To kick.
"I booted the ball toward my teammate."
To put boots on, especially for riding.
To apply corporal punishment (compare slippering).
Remedy, amends.
Profit, plunder.
Synonyms of BOOT
Words with similar meaning
Examples of BOOT in a Sentence
- "I booted the ball toward my teammate."
- "It took three boots, but I finally got the application installed."
- "When arriving at the office, first thing I do is booting my machine."
Word Details
Is BOOT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BOOT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BOOT are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BOOT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | o | o | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BOOT
9 words from the letters in BOOT
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BOOT in Word Games
BOOT is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BOOT is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BOOT to find 9 additional valid words.