BURNT
/ˈbɜːnt/
5 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adjective
Definition of BURNT
To cause to be consumed by fire.
"He burned his manuscript in the fireplace."
To be consumed by fire, or in flames.
"He watched the house burn."
To overheat so as to make unusable.
"He burned the toast. The blacksmith burned the steel."
Damaged or injured by fire or heat.
(of food) Carbonised.
"The toast was too burnt to eat."
(of a person) Having a sunburn.
Examples of BURNT in a Sentence
- "He burned his manuscript in the fireplace."
- "He watched the house burn."
- "He burned the toast. The blacksmith burned the steel."
- "The toast was too burnt to eat."
Word Details
Is BURNT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BURNT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BURNT uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BURNT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | r | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BURNT
23 words from the letters in BURNT
5-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BURNT in Word Games
BURNT is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BURNT 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 BURNT to find 23 additional valid words.