Boustrophedon

/ˌbuːstɹəˈfiːdən/

Scrabble:21 ptsWWF:24 pts13 letters
Definition of Boustrophedon

noun

  1. (of writing) Writing that is right-to-left and left-to-right on alternate lines.

adjective

  1. (of writing) Written from right-to-left and left-to-right on alternate lines.
  2. Changing direction, going back and forth.

adverb

  1. (of writing) In a fashion such that the reading direction changes from right-to-left to left-to-right with each new line.
Anagrams of Boustrophedon

No exact anagrams found for "boustrophedon". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "boustrophedon" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

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About the Word "Boustrophedon"

Boustrophedon is a 13-letter word that scores 21 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Boustrophedon" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "boustrophedon" is a high-scoring word.