BLUSH
/blʌʃ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BLUSH
An act of blushing; a red glow on the face caused by shame, modesty, etc.
A glow; a flush of colour, especially pink or red.
Feeling or appearance of optimism.
To become red in the face (and sometimes experience an associated feeling of warmth), especially due to shyness, shame, excitement, or embarrassment.
"He wasn't used to this much attention, so he blushed as he saw dozens of pairs of eyes watching him."
To be ashamed or embarrassed (to do something).
To become red.
The collective noun for a group of boys.
"A blush of boys."
Examples of BLUSH in a Sentence
- "He wasn't used to this much attention, so he blushed as he saw dozens of pairs of eyes watching him."
- "A blush of boys."
Word Details
Is BLUSH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BLUSH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BLUSH uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BLUSH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | l | u | s | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BLUSH
17 words from the letters in BLUSH
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BLUSH in Word Games
BLUSH is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BLUSH is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BLUSH to find 17 additional valid words.