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BUREAU

/ˈbjʊɹ.oʊ/

6 letters · 2 syllables · noun

B 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
E 1/1
A 1/1
U 1/2

Definition of BUREAU

noun

An administrative unit of government; office.

noun

An organization or office for collecting or providing information or news.

"a news bureau; a travel bureau; a service bureau; an employment bureau; the Citizens Advice Bureau"

noun

An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).

Examples of BUREAU in a Sentence

  • "a news bureau; a travel bureau; a service bureau; an employment bureau; the Citizens Advice Bureau"

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
11
points

Is BUREAU a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BUREAU is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: BUREAU uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BUREAU

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter bureau Total
Scrabble 311111 8
WWF 421112 11

How to Use BUREAU in Word Games

BUREAU is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, BUREAU 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 BUREAU to find 30 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BUREAU

What does BUREAU mean?
BUREAU is a noun. An administrative unit of government; office.
Is BUREAU a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BUREAU is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BUREAU worth in Scrabble?
BUREAU is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BUREAU?
You can make 30 words from the letters in BUREAU. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.