BURR
/bɝ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of BURR
A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.
A bur; a seed pod with sharp features that stick in fur or clothing.
A small piece of material left on an edge after a cutting operation.
A rough humming sound.
A uvular "r".
To pronounce with a uvular "r".
To make a rough humming sound.
A metal ring at the top of the hand-rest on a spear.
Word Details
Is BURR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BURR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BURR are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BURR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | r | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BURR
5 words from the letters in BURR
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BURR in Word Games
BURR is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BURR 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 BURR to find 5 additional valid words.