BULGE
/bʌldʒ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BULGE
Something sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.
"a bulge in a wall"
The bilge or protuberant part of a cask.
The bilge of a vessel.
To stick out from (a surface).
"He stood six feet tall, with muscular arms bulging out of his black T-shirt."
To bilge, as a ship; to founder.
Examples of BULGE in a Sentence
- "a bulge in a wall"
- "He stood six feet tall, with muscular arms bulging out of his black T-shirt."
Word Details
Is BULGE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BULGE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BULGE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BULGE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | l | g | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BULGE
21 words from the letters in BULGE
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BULGE in Word Games
BULGE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BULGE 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 BULGE to find 21 additional valid words.