BORE
/bɔː/
4-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BORE
noun
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A hole drilled or milled through something, or (by extension) its diameter.
"the bore of a cannon"
- The tunnel inside of a gun's barrel through which the bullet travels when fired, or (by extension) its diameter.
verb
- To inspire boredom in somebody.
- To make a hole through something.
noun
- A sudden and rapid flow of tide occuring in certain rivers and estuaries which rolls up as a wave.
verb
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To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.
"Judging from the look on his face, he wasn't bearing good news."
- To support, sustain, or endure.
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Anagrams of BORE
robe6
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About the word BORE
Is "BORE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BORE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BORE" worth?
In Scrabble, "BORE" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.
What does "BORE" mean?
A hole drilled or milled through something, or (by extension) its diameter.
What are the anagrams of "BORE"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as BORE: ROBE.