Boffin
/ˈbɒfɪn/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts6 letters
Definition of Boffin
noun
- An engineer or scientist, especially one engaged in technological or military research.
- (by extension) A person with specialized knowledge or skills, especially one who is socially awkward; (in a weaker sense) an intellectual; a smart person.
Anagrams of Boffin
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
b3
o1
f4
f4
i1
n1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Boffin
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Boffin"
Boffin is a 6-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Boffin" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "boffin" is a medium-scoring word.