BORE
6
Definition
Pronunciation: //bɔː(ɹ)//
verb
- (transitive) To inspire boredom in somebody."to bore someone to death"
- (transitive) To make a hole through something."I'll believe as soon this whole earth may be bored."
- (intransitive) To make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool."to bore for water or oil"
- (transitive) To form or enlarge (something) by means of a boring instrument or apparatus."to bore a steam cylinder or a gun barrel; to bore a hole"
verb
- (colloquial) past participle of bear"Q. When the Fireſhip appeared to be going down towards the Real, do you think that the Dorſetſhire could have bore down in Time, to have covered and aſſiſted her?"
- (proscribed) simple past of bare
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 6 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 7 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 'BORE'?
The word BORE is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
B3
O1
R1
E1
Total: 6 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BORE'?
The word BORE is worth 7 points in Words With Friends.
B4
O1
R1
E1
Total: 7 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.