BOOMER
/ˈbʉːmə/
6-letter word · 10 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points
Meaning of BOOMER
- A person born in the postwar years (generally considered in the United States and other Allied countries as between 1946 and the early 1960s), when there was a marked increase in birthrates throughout the Western world following the return of servicemen at the end of World War II.
- An adult male kangaroo.
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(by extension) A person who does not know how to utilize new technologies well.
"I'm such a boomer; I have no idea how to use this phone."
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About the word BOOMER
Is "BOOMER" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BOOMER" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BOOMER" worth?
In Scrabble, "BOOMER" is worth 10 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 30.
What does "BOOMER" mean?
A person born in the postwar years (generally considered in the United States and other Allied countries as between 1946 and the early 1960s), when there was a marked increase in birthrates throughout the Western world following the return of servicemen at the end of World War II.
Does "BOOMER" have any anagrams?
No, "BOOMER" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.