Boffin
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
An informal British term for a scientist, engineer, or technical expert, particularly one working on military or government research.
“The boffins in the laboratory had devised a prototype that could detect submarines at great range.”
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Worth 13 points, both F tiles are high-value and relatively rare, making this a strong play.
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