BOARD
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //bɔːd//
noun
- (uncountable) Regular meals in a place of lodging; the price paid for them."board and lodging"
- (nautical) The side of a ship."Now board to board the rival vessels row."
- (nautical) The distance a sailing vessel runs between tacks when working to windward.
- (ice hockey, often in the plural) The wall that surrounds an ice hockey rink.
verb
- (transitive) To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance."It is time to board the aircraft."
- (transitive) To provide someone with meals and lodging, usually in exchange for money."to board one’s horse at a livery stable"
- (transitive) To receive meals and lodging in exchange for money."We are several of us, gentlemen and ladies, who board in the same house,"
- (transitive, nautical) To (at least attempt to) capture an enemy ship by going alongside and grappling her, then invading her with a boarding party.
noun
- (basketball, informal) A rebound.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 5 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- Yes
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BOARD'?
The word BOARD is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
B3
O1
A1
R1
D2
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BOARD'?
The word BOARD is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
B4
O1
A1
R1
D2
Total: 9 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.