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BUS

/bɐs/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

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

Definition of BUS

noun

A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads.

noun

An electrical conductor or interface serving as a common connection for two or more circuits or components.

noun

(medical industry) An ambulance.

verb

To transport via a motor bus.

verb

To transport students to school, often to a more distant school for the purposes of achieving racial integration.

verb

To travel by bus.

Synonyms of BUS

Words with similar meaning

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
7
points

Is BUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

Tip: Short words like BUS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for BUS

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

Letter bus Total
Scrabble 311 5
WWF 421 7

Anagrams of BUS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUS

3 words from the letters in BUS

How to Use BUS in Word Games

BUS is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: BUS is only 3 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 BUS to find 3 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BUS

What does BUS mean?
BUS is a noun. A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads.
Is BUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BUS worth in Scrabble?
BUS is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from BUS?
You can make 3 words from the letters in BUS. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BUS?
Synonyms of BUS include: busbar, digit trunk, electrical bus, autobus, coach, loser cruiser. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of BUS?
The anagrams of BUS (words using the exact same letters) are: SUB. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.