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BURST

5 letters · 1 syllable

B 3/4
U 1/2
R 1/1
S 1/1
T 1/1

Definition of BURST

BURST is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is BURST a Scrabble Word?

Yes, BURST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: BURST uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for BURST

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter burst Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 42111 9

Anagrams of BURST

Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters

How to Use BURST in Word Games

BURST is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, BURST 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 BURST to find 28 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BURST

What does BURST mean?
BURST is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is BURST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BURST is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BURST worth in Scrabble?
BURST is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from BURST?
You can make 28 words from the letters in BURST. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of BURST?
The anagrams of BURST (words using the exact same letters) are: BRUST. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.