BOLD
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Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbəʊld//
adj
- (typography, of typefaces) Having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface."Many bold fonts are available on this computer."
- (Ireland) Naughty; insolent; badly-behaved."All of her children are terribly bold and never do as they are told."
- (wine, of alcoholic beverages) Full-bodied.
- (Philippines) Pornographic; depicting nudity."The government warned bus operators against continuing to show bold content on buses."
verb
- (transitive, informal) To make (a font or some text) bold."Please bold all these subheads."
- (transitive, obsolete) To make bold or daring."[…] for this buſines, It touches vs, as France inuades our land Not bolds the King, with others whome I feare, Moſt iuſt and heauy cauſes make oppoſe."
- (intransitive, obsolete) To become bold or brave.
noun
- (obsolete) A dwelling; habitation; building.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 7 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 9 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 'BOLD'?
The word BOLD is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
B3
O1
L1
D2
Total: 7 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BOLD'?
The word BOLD is worth 9 points in Words With Friends.
B4
O1
L2
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.