BOLDNESS
8-letter word
BOLDNESS is a valid Scrabble word
Is BOLDNESS Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — BOLDNESS has 8 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does BOLDNESS Mean?
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
BOLDNESS Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place B on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
BOLDNESS — Word Stats
Is BOLDNESS Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — BOLDNESS scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in BOLDNESS are B (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is BOLDNESS Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — BOLDNESS scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why BOLDNESS scores 14 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is BOLDNESS a Wordle Word?
❌ No — BOLDNESS cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. BOLDNESS has 8 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from BOLDNESS's letters: BENDS · BLEND · BLENS · BLESS · BLOND · BODEN
Is BOLDNESS Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — BOLDNESS is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for BOLDNESS:
B______________SB______S Is BOLDNESS Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — BOLDNESS is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within BOLDNESS's letters.
Words You Can Make From BOLDNESS
Shorter words hidden in BOLDNESS's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within BOLDNESS →Anagrams of BOLDNESS
These words use the exact same letters as BOLDNESS:
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Frequently Asked Questions About BOLDNESS
Is BOLDNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. BOLDNESS is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is BOLDNESS in Scrabble?
BOLDNESS scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is BOLDNESS valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. BOLDNESS is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does BOLDNESS mean?
BOLDNESS: the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
Can BOLDNESS be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. BOLDNESS has 8 letters.
What words can you make from BOLDNESS's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from BOLDNESS's letters. Short words like BD, BE, BL can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does BOLDNESS have any anagrams?
Yes — BOLDNESS's letters can also spell: BONDLESS.
Is BOLDNESS in the dictionary?
Yes. BOLDNESS appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.