Definition of BEE
A flying insect, of the clade Anthophila within the hymenopteran superfamily Apoidea, known for its organised societies (though only a minority have them), for collecting pollen and (in some species) producing wax and honey.
A contest, especially for spelling; see spelling bee.
"geography bee"
A community gathering to share labour, e.g. a sewing bee or a quilting bee.
A ring or torque; a bracelet.
Obsolete spelling of be
Past participle of be; been
"Cride out, Now now Sir knight, shew what ye bee,"
The name of the Latin-script letter B.
(usually in the plural) Any of the pieces of hard wood bolted to the sides of the bowsprit, to reeve the fore-topmast stays through.
Examples of BEE in a Sentence
- "geography bee"
- "Cride out, Now now Sir knight, shew what ye bee,"
Word Details
Is BEE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BEE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BEE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BEE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | e | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BEE
1 words from the letters in BEE
2-letter words
How to Use BEE in Word Games
BEE is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BEE is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BEE to find 1 additional valid words.