Definition of BURS
A rough, prickly husk around the seeds or fruit of some plants.
Any of several plants having such husks.
A rotary cutting implement having a selection of variously shaped heads.
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.
A sharp, pointy object, such as a sliver or splinter.
A bur; a seed pod with sharp features that stick in fur or clothing.
Word Details
Is BURS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BURS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like BURS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for BURS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | r | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BURS
12 words from the letters in BURS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use BURS in Word Games
BURS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: BURS 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 BURS to find 12 additional valid words.