Bowleg
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A leg that curves outward at or below the knee, giving it a bow-like shape when the person stands upright.
“The consultant noted a mild bowleg and advised the parents to monitor their child's gait as she grew.”
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BOW + LEG, the G in position 6 is uncommon for words starting BOW and a useful eliminator
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Scores 12 points, both B and W contribute tile value and the word can hook with an S
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