Boxwood

7 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

The dense, fine-grained, pale yellow timber of the box tree, prized for delicate woodwork, musical instruments, and engraving blocks.

“The craftsman carved the intricate design into a piece of boxwood.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

box·wood

Related Words

Synonyms

box

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains X and double O. The BOX- opener eliminates common letters quickly.

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Scrabble

X tiles (8 pts) plus double O make this a high-value play. BOX hook is strong.

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “boxwood”.

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