BORES
/bɔːz/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BORES
A hole drilled or milled through something, or (by extension) its diameter.
"the bore of a cannon"
The tunnel inside of a gun's barrel through which the bullet travels when fired, or (by extension) its diameter.
A tool, such as an auger, for making a hole by boring.
To inspire boredom in somebody.
To make a hole through something.
To make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool.
"An insect bores into a tree."
A sudden and rapid flow of tide occuring in certain rivers and estuaries which rolls up as a wave.
Examples of BORES in a Sentence
- "the bore of a cannon"
- "An insect bores into a tree."
Word Details
Is BORES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BORES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BORES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BORES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | o | r | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BORES
46 words from the letters in BORES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BORES in Word Games
BORES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BORES 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 BORES to find 46 additional valid words.