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Is BOLO a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BOLO is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BOLO mean?

  1. noun

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

  2. noun

    long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
8
Letters
4

B (3) + O (1) + L (1) + O (1) = 6 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 BOLO

Single letters that turn BOLO 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 BOLO

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from BOLO

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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