BEAU
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Definition
Pronunciation: //bəʊ//
noun
- (dated) A man with a reputation for fine dress and etiquette; a dandy or fop."“[…]—I suppose your brother was quite a beau, Miss Dashwood, before he married, as he was so rich?” “Upon my word,” replied Elinor, “I cannot tell you, for I do not perfectly comprehend the meaning of the word. But this I can say, that if he ever was a beau before he married, he is one still, for there is not the smallest alteration in him.” “Oh! dear! one never thinks of married men’s being beaux—they have something else to do.”"
- (dated, US, Canada) A male lover; a boyfriend."Hannah's beau takes all her time 'n' thought, and when she gits a husband her mother'll be out o' sight and out o' mind."
verb
- (ambitransitive) To act as a beau (towards); to court or woo."Everyone was feeling grandacious, as if getting dressed for a night of beauing."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 6 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 8 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BEAU'?
The word BEAU is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
B3
E1
A1
U1
Total: 6 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BEAU'?
The word BEAU is worth 8 points in Words With Friends.
B4
E1
A1
U2
Total: 8 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.