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
bursitis	12	12
bursitises	14	14
burst	9	9
bursted	12	12
burster	11	11
bursters	12	12
burstier	12	12
burstiest	13	13
bursting	15	15
burstone	13	13
burstones	14	14
bursts	10	10
bursty	12	12
burthen	14	14
burthened	17	17
burthening	20	20
burthens	15	15
burton	11	11
burtons	12	12
burweed	15	15
burweeds	16	16
bury	10	10
burying	16	16
bus	7	7
busbar	13	13