BURDEN
/ˈbɜːdn/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BURDEN
A heavy load.
A responsibility, onus.
A cause of worry; that which is grievous, wearisome, or oppressive.
To encumber with a literal or figurative burden.
"to burden a nation with taxes"
To impose, as a load or burden; to lay or place as a burden (something heavy or objectionable).
A phrase or theme that recurs at the end of each verse in a folk song or ballad.
The drone of a bagpipe.
Theme, core idea.
"the burden of the argument"
Examples of BURDEN in a Sentence
- "to burden a nation with taxes"
- "the burden of the argument"
Word Details
Is BURDEN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BURDEN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BURDEN uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BURDEN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | r | d | e | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BURDEN
73 words from the letters in BURDEN
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use BURDEN in Word Games
BURDEN is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BURDEN 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 BURDEN to find 73 additional valid words.