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 |
|---|---|---|
| hamburger | 20 | 20 |
| hamburgers | 21 | 21 |
| hamburgs | 19 | 19 |
| handbag | 16 | 16 |
| handbags | 17 | 17 |
| handball | 17 | 17 |
| handballs | 18 | 18 |
| handbarrow | 20 | 20 |
| handbarrows | 21 | 21 |
| handbasket | 21 | 21 |
| handbaskets | 22 | 22 |
| handbell | 17 | 17 |
| handbells | 18 | 18 |
| handbill | 17 | 17 |
| handbills | 18 | 18 |
| handblown | 21 | 21 |
| handbook | 19 | 19 |
| handbooks | 20 | 20 |
| handbreadth | 21 | 21 |
| handbreadths | 22 | 22 |
| handleable | 19 | 19 |
| handlebar | 17 | 17 |
| handlebars | 18 | 18 |
| handsbreadth | 22 | 22 |
| handsbreadths | 23 | 23 |
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