GOBO
/ˈɡoʊboʊ/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of GOBO
A disc placed between a light and the illuminated object or actor in order to diffuse the glare.
A template inserted over a light source in order to control the shape of the thrown light.
A device used to shield a microphone from extraneous sounds.
The taproot of young burdock plants, eaten as a root vegetable.
Word Details
Is GOBO a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GOBO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like GOBO are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for GOBO
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | o | b | o | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GOBO
8 words from the letters in GOBO
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use GOBO in Word Games
GOBO is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: GOBO is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GOBO to find 8 additional valid words.