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Is BOLAS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BOLAS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BOLAS mean?

Bolas is a form of BOLA.

  1. noun

    a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie

  2. noun

    a rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
9
Letters
5

B (3) + O (1) + L (1) + A (1) + S (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 BOLAS

BOLAS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from BOLAS

The 36 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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