BUFFALO
/ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/
7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BUFFALO
Any of the Old World mammals of the family Bovidae, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo Bubalus bubalis.
A related North American animal, the American bison, Bison bison.
A buffalo robe.
To hunt buffalo.
To outwit, confuse, deceive, or intimidate.
To pistol-whip.
Word Details
Is BUFFALO a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BUFFALO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BUFFALO earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 65 points total.
Letter Values for BUFFALO
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | f | f | a | l | o | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUFFALO
48 words from the letters in BUFFALO
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How to Use BUFFALO in Word Games
BUFFALO is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since BUFFALO uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 65 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BUFFALO to find 48 additional valid words.