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01 Word definition

oxbow

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is OXBOW a word?

Yes. OXBOW is a 5-letter noun. the land inside an oxbow bend in a river Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell OXBOW?

O-X-B-O-W

OXBOW contains 5 letters, begins with O, and ends with W.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the land inside an oxbow bend in a river

2noun

  1. a U-shaped curve in a stream

Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score17points
Words With Friends18points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is OXBOW spelled?

O1X2B3O4W5
Starts withOXBFirst 3 letters
Ends withBOWLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats O
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →5-letter words →Words starting with OXB →Words ending in BOW →Words made from OXBOW →Words with B →Words with O →Words with W →Words with X →

03 Word-game status

Can you play OXBOW?

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Base tile value: 17 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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Base tile value: 18 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About OXBOW.

How do you spell OXBOW?

OXBOW is spelled O-X-B-O-W. It contains 5 letters.