Words Containing BO — Scrabble Word List & Strategy
BO pairs B (3 points) with O to create over 800 valid Scrabble words. From the versatile 2-letter word BO (4 pts) to everyday plays like BOAT, BOLD, and BONE, this pair gives you reliable options. Higher-scoring words like BOX (12 pts), BOYCOTT, and BOXWOOD reward players who know the full BO vocabulary.
Top BO Words by Score
| # | Word | Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOXWOOD | 20 | A dense shrub |
| 2 | BOYCOTT | 16 | To refuse dealings |
| 3 | BOUNCY | 13 | Springy |
| 4 | BOUGHT | 12 | Past tense of buy |
| 5 | BONUS | 7 | An extra reward |
| 6 | BOOTH | 10 | A small enclosure |
| 7 | BOARD | 8 | A flat piece |
| 8 | BOAT | 6 | A water vessel |
| 9 | BOLD | 7 | Showing courage |
| 10 | BONE | 6 | Skeletal tissue |
| 11 | BOX | 12 | A container |
800+
Valid BO words
8 pts
Average score
Common
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Strategy Tips for BO Words
BO is a valid 2-letter word (4 pts) making it perfect for parallel plays. The BO- prefix starts hundreds of words (BOAT, BOLD, BONE, BOOK, BOOT, BORN, BOSS, BOTH, BOUND). BOX at 12 points is a premium short play. Look for -OUGH patterns (BOUGHT, BROUGHT) for big scores.
🎯 Key Takeaway
BO gives you 800+ words plus a valid 2-letter play worth 4 points. The BO- prefix (BOAT, BOLD, BONE, BOOK, BOOT) works with common tiles for easy 6-8 point plays. BOX (12 pts) and BOUGHT (12 pts) are your premium mid-range options.
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