The letter B is a valuable consonant in Scrabble, worth 3 points, making it a solid tile for scoring opportunities. Because B is less common than some other letters, it can sometimes be tricky to play, but knowing a range of words that include B can make a big difference. Short words like be, bi, and ab are essential for fitting into tight spaces and creating multiple word combinations. To maximize your score, try to place B on double or triple letter score tiles, which can quickly multiply its value and help you rack up points.
Another effective strategy when playing B is to use it to form prefixes and suffixes that extend existing words. For example, adding B to at to form bat or ab to form abs can open up new opportunities on the board. Knowing two- and three-letter words with B is especially helpful in tight spots where longer words won’t fit. With careful planning, you can turn this seemingly tricky letter into a powerful tool that helps control the board and boosts your overall score.
| Word | Scrabble© Points | WWF Points |
|---|---|---|
| bourdon | 13 | 13 |
| bourdons | 14 | 14 |
| bourg | 11 | 11 |
| bourgeois | 15 | 15 |
| bourgeoise | 16 | 16 |
| bourgeoisie | 17 | 17 |
| bourgeoisies | 18 | 18 |
| bourgeoisified | 24 | 24 |
| bourgeoisifies | 23 | 23 |
| bourgeoisify | 23 | 23 |
| bourgeon | 15 | 15 |
| bourgeoned | 18 | 18 |
| bourgeoning | 21 | 21 |
| bourgeons | 16 | 16 |
| bourgie | 13 | 13 |
| bourgier | 14 | 14 |
| bourgies | 14 | 14 |
| bourgiest | 15 | 15 |
| bourgs | 12 | 12 |
| bourn | 10 | 10 |
| bourne | 11 | 11 |
| bournes | 12 | 12 |
| bourns | 11 | 11 |
| bourree | 11 | 11 |
| bourrees | 12 | 12 |
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