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
outbuild	15	15
outbuilding	21	21
outbuilds	16	16
outbuilt	14	14
outbulge	16	16
outbulged	18	18
outbulges	17	17
outbulging	21	21
outbulk	17	17
outbulked	20	20
outbulking	23	23
outbulks	18	18
outbullied	18	18
outbullies	17	17
outbully	17	17
outbullying	23	23
outburn	13	13
outburned	16	16
outburning	19	19
outburns	14	14
outburnt	14	14
outburst	13	13
outbursts	14	14
outbuy	13	13
outbuying	19	19