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BOGS

4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

B 3
O 1
G 2
S 1

Meaning of BOGS

noun
  1. An area of decayed vegetation (particularly sphagnum moss) which forms a wet spongy ground too soft for walking; a marsh or swamp.
  2. Confusion, difficulty, or any other thing or place that impedes progress in the manner of such areas.
verb
  1. (now often with "down") To sink or submerge someone or something into bogland.
  2. To prevent or slow someone or something from making progress.
noun
  1. Puffery, boastfulness.
verb
  1. To provoke, to bug.
verb
  1. (usually with "off") To go away.
noun
  1. An insect of the order Hemiptera (the “true bugs”).
  2. Any of various species of marine or freshwater crustaceans; e.g. a Morton Bay bug, mudbug.
noun
  1. A microfossil, particularly a foraminiferan.
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Anagrams of BOGS

gobs7

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About the word BOGS

Is "BOGS" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BOGS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BOGS" worth?

In Scrabble, "BOGS" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "BOGS" mean?

An area of decayed vegetation (particularly sphagnum moss) which forms a wet spongy ground too soft for walking; a marsh or swamp.

What are the anagrams of "BOGS"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as BOGS: GOBS.