BOWED
/baʊd/
5 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of BOWED
To play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow.
"The musician bowed his violin expertly."
To become bent or curved.
"The shelf bowed under the weight of the books."
To make something bend or curve.
To bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference.
"That singer always bows towards her audience for some reason."
To debut.
To defer (to something).
"I bow to your better judgement in the matter."
To play music on (a stringed) instrument using a bow.
"The musician bowed his violin expertly."
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
Is BOWED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BOWED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | b | o | w | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BOWED
27 words from the letters in BOWED
4-letter words
3-letter words
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.