Bolt

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

A metal pin or bar that slides into a socket to fasten a door or window.

“He turned the bolt to lock the front door.”

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B-O-L-T pattern similar to 'bold' but with T.

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Worth 6 points, useful for parallel plays.

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