an ancient writing system: having alternate lines written in opposite directions literally `as the ox ploughs'
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boustrophedonin Scrabble®
The word boustrophedon is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.
boustrophedon:
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boustrophedonin Words With Friends™
The word boustrophedon is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.
boustrophedon:
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