Definition of BUR
A rough, prickly husk around the seeds or fruit of some plants.
Any of several plants having such husks.
A rotary cutting implement having a selection of variously shaped heads.
A tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner.
Wood of a mottled veneer, usually cut from such a growth.
A knot or lump in thread or cloth.
A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.
A bur; a seed pod with sharp features that stick in fur or clothing.
Word Details
Is BUR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BUR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BUR are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BUR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUR
3 words from the letters in BUR
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BUR in Word Games
BUR is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BUR 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 BUR to find 3 additional valid words.