BURL
/bɜːl/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BURL
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.
To remove the knots in cloth.
Word Details
Is BURL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BURL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BURL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BURL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | r | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BURL
7 words from the letters in BURL
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BURL in Word Games
BURL is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BURL is only 4 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 BURL to find 7 additional valid words.