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Is BOLTER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BOLTER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BOLTER mean?

Bolter is a form of BOLT.

  1. noun

    a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

  2. verb

    move or jump suddenly

    “She bolted from her seat”

  3. verb

    secure or lock with a bolt

    “bolt the door”

  4. noun

    a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects an empty cartridge and replaces it and closes the breech

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

B (3) + O (1) + L (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 8 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 BOLTER

Single letters that turn BOLTER 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

Words you can make from BOLTER

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