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 |
|---|---|---|
| lapsable | 16 | 16 |
| lapsible | 16 | 16 |
| larboard | 13 | 13 |
| larboards | 14 | 14 |
| lastborn | 13 | 13 |
| lastborns | 14 | 14 |
| laudable | 15 | 15 |
| laudableness | 20 | 20 |
| laudably | 17 | 17 |
| laughable | 19 | 19 |
| laughableness | 24 | 24 |
| laughably | 21 | 21 |
| lavabo | 14 | 14 |
| lavaboes | 16 | 16 |
| lavabos | 15 | 15 |
| lawbook | 18 | 18 |
| lawbooks | 19 | 19 |
| lawbreaker | 21 | 21 |
| lawbreakers | 22 | 22 |
| lawbreaking | 25 | 25 |
| lawbreakings | 26 | 26 |
| layabout | 15 | 15 |
| layabouts | 16 | 16 |
| lazybones | 25 | 25 |
| leachabilities | 24 | 24 |
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