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Is BUD a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BUD is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BUD mean?

  1. noun

    a partially opened flower

  2. noun

    a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals

  3. verb

    develop buds

    “The hibiscus is budding!”

  4. verb

    start to grow or develop

    “a budding friendship”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
8
Letters
3

B (3) + U (1) + D (2) = 6 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for BUD

Single letters that turn BUD into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of BUD

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from BUD

The 1 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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