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Is BUR a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, BUR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does BUR mean?

  1. noun

    seed vessel having hooks or prickles

  2. noun

    small bit used in dentistry or surgery

  3. verb

    remove the burrs from

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

7

Words With Friends

3

Letters

B (3) + U (1) + R (1) = 5 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 BUR

Single letters that turn BUR 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 hooks11

Anagrams of BUR

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from BUR

The 2 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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