BOUSTROPHEDON
/ˌbuːstɹəˈfiːdən/
13 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective, adverb
Definition of BOUSTROPHEDON
(of writing) Writing that is right-to-left and left-to-right on alternate lines.
(of writing) Written from right-to-left and left-to-right on alternate lines.
Changing direction, going back and forth.
(of writing) In a fashion such that the reading direction changes from right-to-left to left-to-right with each new line.
Word Details
Is BOUSTROPHEDON a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BOUSTROPHEDON is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BOUSTROPHEDON uses 13 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BOUSTROPHEDON
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | o | u | s | t | r | o | p | h | e | d | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BOUSTROPHEDON
100 words from the letters in BOUSTROPHEDON
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How to Use BOUSTROPHEDON in Word Games
BOUSTROPHEDON is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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