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
bustline	14	14
bustlines	15	15
bustling	16	16
bustlingly	21	21
busts	9	9
busty	11	11
busulfan	18	18
busulfans	19	19
busy	10	10
busybodies	20	20
busybody	20	20
busying	16	16
busyness	15	15
busynesses	17	17
busywork	21	21
busyworks	22	22
but	7	7
butadiene	15	15
butadienes	16	16
butane	11	11
butanes	12	12
butanol	13	13
butanols	14	14
butanone	14	14
butanones	15	15