Bounce
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To spring back after striking a surface, or to cause an object to rebound in this way.
“The ball bounced off the wall and rolled into the corner of the room.”
Pronunciation
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/baʊns/
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Contains two vowels O and U plus the useful letters B, N, C, E, a strong early guess
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Scrabble
Worth 10 points, versatile and easy to place, C adds moderate value to an otherwise common rack
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