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 |
|---|---|---|
| countable | 18 | 18 |
| countably | 20 | 20 |
| counterbalance | 27 | 27 |
| counterbalanced | 29 | 29 |
| counterbalances | 28 | 28 |
| counterbid | 19 | 19 |
| counterbidding | 27 | 27 |
| counterbids | 20 | 20 |
| counterblast | 21 | 21 |
| counterblasts | 22 | 22 |
| counterblockade | 32 | 32 |
| counterblow | 23 | 23 |
| counterblows | 24 | 24 |
| coverable | 20 | 20 |
| covetable | 20 | 20 |
| cowbane | 17 | 17 |
| cowbanes | 18 | 18 |
| cowbell | 18 | 18 |
| cowbells | 19 | 19 |
| cowberries | 19 | 19 |
| cowberry | 19 | 19 |
| cowbind | 18 | 18 |
| cowbinds | 19 | 19 |
| cowbird | 17 | 17 |
| cowbirds | 18 | 18 |
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