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Is BOOM a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BOOM mean?

  1. verb

    make a resonant sound, like artillery

    “His deep voice boomed through the hall”

  2. noun

    a deep prolonged loud noise

  3. verb

    hit hard

    “He smashed a 3-run homer”

  4. noun

    a state of economic prosperity

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

4

Letters

B (3) + O (1) + O (1) + M (3) = 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 BOOM

Single letters that turn BOOM 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 hooks2

Words you can make from BOOM

The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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