01 Word definition

bogus

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is BOGUS a word?

Yes. BOGUS is a 5-letter adjective. fraudulent; having a misleading appearance Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell BOGUS?

B-O-G-U-S

BOGUS contains 5 letters, begins with B, and ends with S.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. fraudulent; having a misleading appearance

Synonyms
fakephonyphoneybastard
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends11points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is BOGUS spelled?

B1O2G3U4S5
Starts withBOGFirst 3 letters
Ends withGUSLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

Can you play BOGUS?

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Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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About BOGUS.

How do you spell BOGUS?

BOGUS is spelled B-O-G-U-S. It contains 5 letters.