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BUFFALO

/ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/

7 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

B 3/4
U 1/2
F 4/4
F 4/4
A 1/1
L 1/2
O 1/1

Definition of BUFFALO

noun

Any of the Old World mammals of the family Bovidae, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo Bubalus bubalis.

noun

A related North American animal, the American bison, Bison bison.

noun

A buffalo robe.

verb

To hunt buffalo.

verb

To outwit, confuse, deceive, or intimidate.

verb

To pistol-whip.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is BUFFALO a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

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 buffalo Total
Scrabble 3144111 15
WWF 4244121 18

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About BUFFALO

What does BUFFALO mean?
BUFFALO is a noun. Any of the Old World mammals of the family Bovidae, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo Bubalus bubalis.
Is BUFFALO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BUFFALO is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BUFFALO worth in Scrabble?
BUFFALO is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from BUFFALO?
You can make 48 words from the letters in BUFFALO. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.