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Is SUNBURN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SUNBURN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SUNBURN mean?

  1. noun

    a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

  2. noun

    redness of the skin caused by exposure to the rays of the sun

  3. verb

    get a sunburn by overexposure to the sun

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

7

Letters

S (1) + U (1) + N (1) + B (3) + U (1) + R (1) + N (1) = 9 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 SUNBURN

Single letters that turn SUNBURN 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 hooks2

Words you can make from SUNBURN

The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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