Boffins
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Plural of boffin: scientists or technical experts, particularly those engaged in military or government research.
“The boffins at the research facility worked around the clock to develop new radar technology.”
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Contains double F in the middle, starts with BO and ends in NS
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The double F scores well, BOFFIN plus S is a straightforward plural with moderate tile value
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