BOUNDS
/baʊndz/
6-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BOUNDS
noun
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(often used in plural) A boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory.
"I reached the northern bound of my property, took a deep breath and walked on."
- A value which is known to be greater or smaller than a given set of values.
verb
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To surround a territory or other geographical entity.
"France, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra bound Spain."
- To be the boundary of.
noun
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A sizeable jump, great leap.
"The deer crossed the stream in a single bound."
- A spring from one foot to the other in dancing.
verb
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To leap, move by jumping.
"The rabbit bounded down the lane."
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To cause to leap.
"to bound a horse"
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About the word BOUNDS
Is "BOUNDS" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BOUNDS" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BOUNDS" worth?
In Scrabble, "BOUNDS" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "BOUNDS" mean?
(often used in plural) A boundary, the border which one must cross in order to enter or leave a territory.
Does "BOUNDS" have any anagrams?
No, "BOUNDS" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.