Words with the letter B

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.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
burdensome	19	19
burdie	11	11
burdies	12	12
burdock	19	19
burdocks	20	20
burds	10	10
bureau	11	11
bureaucracies	24	24
bureaucracy	24	24
bureaucrat	18	18
bureaucratese	21	21
bureaucratic	23	23
bureaucratise	21	21
bureaucratised	23	23
bureaucratises	22	22
bureaucratising	26	26
bureaucratism	24	24
bureaucratisms	25	25
bureaucratize	30	30
bureaucratized	32	32
bureaucratizes	31	31
bureaucratizing	35	35
bureaucrats	19	19
bureaus	12	12
bureaux	19	19