BOONDOCK
17
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbuːn.dɒk//
noun
- (US, with article, almost always plural) A brushy, rural area or location."We got lost out in the boondocks, miles from anywhere."
- (tiddlywinks) A shot that strikes a squopped wink and sends it flying far away."My family has just rediscovered tiddlywinks. […] [I] haven't quite worked out the boondock!"
verb
- (US) To camp in a dry brushy location.
- (US) To stay in a self-contained recreational vehicle without connections to water, electricity, or sewer services, especially in a remote location."When traveling in the American Southwest, we avoid other people by boondocking in the desert."
- (tiddlywinks) To strike a squopped wink and send it flying far away."The wise winker also engages in boondocking, a defensive strategy. It involves sending an opponent's winks far from the cup."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 17 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 20 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 'BOONDOCK'?
The word BOONDOCK is worth 17 points in Scrabble.
B3
O1
O1
N1
D2
O1
C3
K5
Total: 17 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BOONDOCK'?
The word BOONDOCK is worth 20 points in Words With Friends.
B4
O1
O1
N2
D2
O1
C4
K5
Total: 20 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.