BOWLING
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is BOWLING a Scrabble word?
Yes. BOWLING is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 13 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
the playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc
- the playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc
- (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman
- a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
BOWLING scores 13 points before board multipliers.
- B = 3
- O = 1
- W = 4
- L = 1
- I = 1
- N = 1
- G = 2
Letter counts: B×1, G×1, I×1, L×1, N×1, O×1, W×1
Anagrams of BOWLING
Similar 7-letter words
Crossword relevance
BOWLING is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with B, ends with G, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "BOWLING — the playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc" (13 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
BOWLING is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is BOWLING a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
BOWLING (noun): the playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc. Additional senses: (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman; a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them.
In standard Scrabble scoring, BOWLING totals 13 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. BOWLING relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
BOWLING is 7 letters long, begins with B, ends with G, and sorts to the alphagram BGILNOW. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 7-letter entries, BOWLING ranks by raw score (13 points). Anagram alternatives include BLOWING — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, BOWLING carries 2 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on B or G are common study angles; browse words starting with B and words ending with G to rehearse parallel sets.
BOWLING is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with B, ends with G, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like BOWLING frequently cross shorter words; knowing that BOWLING contains B, G, I, L, N, O, W helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as b?????g to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside BOWLING include BO, NG, OW — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: B, O, W, L, I, N, G. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble bowling directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 13 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat BOWLING as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "BOWLING — the playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc" (13 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is BOWLING a valid Scrabble word?
- BOWLING is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 13 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is BOWLING worth in Scrabble?
- BOWLING is worth 13 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: the playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does BOWLING mean?
- BOWLING (noun): the playing of a game of tenpins or duckpins etc. Additional senses: (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman; a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of BOWLING?
- BOWLING scores 13 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 7-letter words.
- Does BOWLING have anagrams?
- Yes. BOWLING has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in BOWLING?
- BOWLING has 7 letters, starts with B, ends with G, and uses the alphagram BGILNOW (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find BOWLING?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 7-letter results or "contains" patterns that match BOWLING. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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