Is BOAST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BOAST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BOAST mean?
- verb
show off
- verb
wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
“she was sporting a new hat”
- noun
speaking of yourself in superlatives
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 7
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 5
B (3) + O (1) + A (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 7 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for BOAST
Single letters that turn BOAST into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of BOAST
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from BOAST
The 44 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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