BURLY
/ˈbɜːli/
5 letters · 2 syllables · adjective
Definition of BURLY
(usually of a man) Large, well-built, and muscular.
"He’s a big, burly rugby player who works as a landscape gardener."
(East End of London) Great, amazing, unbelievable.
"Kimi Räikkönen is a burly Formula 1 driver."
(surf culture and/or Southern California) Of large magnitude, either good or bad, and sometimes both.
"That wave was burly! (i.e. large, dangerous and difficult to ride)"
Full of burls or knots; knotty.
Examples of BURLY in a Sentence
- "He’s a big, burly rugby player who works as a landscape gardener."
- "Kimi Räikkönen is a burly Formula 1 driver."
- "That wave was burly! (i.e. large, dangerous and difficult to ride)"
Word Details
Is BURLY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BURLY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BURLY uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BURLY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | r | l | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BURLY
15 words from the letters in BURLY
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BURLY in Word Games
BURLY 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, BURLY 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 BURLY to find 15 additional valid words.