Bowses

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Updated June 2026

Definition

Third-person singular present of bowse, to tighten or haul a rope using a block and tackle.

“The rigger bowses the forestay each time the mast begins to work in a seaway.”

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Synonyms

haulstightens

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

BOW + SES, the W in position 3 distinguishes it from similar-sounding words

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Scrabble

Scores 11 points, the W adds value and the S ending provides useful hook options on the board

Words Related to Bowses

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “bowses” to make these 6-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

bosses bouses bowsed dowses

Words you can make from Bowses

Shorter words formed from the letters in “bowses”.

bowse sowse swobs bess bose boss bowe bows owes sews sobs sows swob webs woes

Add a letter to make a longer word

7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “bowses”.

bestows browses

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