blow: meaning and words from its letters
4 letters · 9 letter points · starts with B · ends with W
Meaning of blow
verb
- intransitive
To produce an air current.
- transitive
To propel by an air current (or, if under water, a water current), usually with the mouth.
Example: Blow the dust off that book and open it up.
- intransitive
To be propelled by an air current.
Example: The leaves blow through the streets in the fall.
- figuratively, transitive
To direct or move, usually of a person to a particular location.
Listed forms: blows, blowing, blew, blown.
Source: Wiktionary — blow.
noun
- countable, uncountable
A strong wind.
Example: We’re having a bit of a blow this afternoon.
- countable, informal, uncountable
A chance to catch one's breath.
Example: The players were able to get a blow during the last timeout.
- US, slang, uncountable
Powder cocaine.
- UK, slang, uncountable
Cannabis.
Listed forms: blows.
Source: Wiktionary — blow.
intj
Used to express displeasure or frustration.
Example: Blow the expense!
Source: Wiktionary — blow.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for blow.
noun
an impact (as from a collision)
noun
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
noun
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
noun
a strong current of air
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is blow in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of blow
B(3) + L(1) + O(1) + W(4) = 9 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of blow
1 other standard-list word uses exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from blow
8 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in blow. Showing up to 24, longest first.