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BOWED

/baʊd/

5 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective

B 3/4
O 1/1
W 4/4
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of BOWED

verb

To play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow.

"The musician bowed his violin expertly."

verb

To become bent or curved.

"The shelf bowed under the weight of the books."

verb

To make something bend or curve.

verb

To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.

"That singer always bows towards her audience for some reason."

verb

To debut.

verb

To defer (to something).

"I bow to your better judgement in the matter."

verb

To play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow.

"The musician bowed his violin expertly."

verb

To become bent or curved.

"The shelf bowed under the weight of the books."

Examples of BOWED in a Sentence

  • "The musician bowed his violin expertly."
  • "The shelf bowed under the weight of the books."
  • "That singer always bows towards her audience for some reason."
  • "I bow to your better judgement in the matter."

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is BOWED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Tip: BOWED uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BOWED

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

Letter bowed Total
Scrabble 31412 11
WWF 41412 12

How to Use BOWED in Word Games

BOWED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BOWED 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 BOWED to find 27 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BOWED

What does BOWED mean?
BOWED is a verb. To play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow.
Is BOWED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BOWED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BOWED worth in Scrabble?
BOWED is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BOWED?
You can make 27 words from the letters in BOWED. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.