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BUST

4 letters · 1 syllable

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

Definition of BUST

BUST is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 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
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
6
points
WWF
8
points

Is BUST a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

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

Letter Values for BUST

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

Letter bust Total
Scrabble 3111 6
WWF 4211 8

Anagrams of BUST

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use BUST in Word Games

BUST is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: BUST 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 BUST to find 12 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About BUST

What does BUST mean?
BUST is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is BUST a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BUST is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BUST worth in Scrabble?
BUST is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from BUST?
You can make 12 words from the letters in BUST. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of BUST?
The anagrams of BUST (words using the exact same letters) are: BUTS, STUB, TUBS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.