Billow
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To swell or surge upwards and outwards in large rounded masses, resembling rolling waves.
“Thick grey smoke began to billow from the warehouse windows as the fire took hold.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbɪləʊ/
Syllables
bil·low
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Word Game Tips
Wordle
Ends in -LLOW, a pattern shared with pillow, willow, and follow, double L is a strong confirming pattern
Scrabble
Worth 11 points, W (4) is the key high-value tile here, the -LLOW ending is hookable with common letters
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