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BUSTING

/ˈbʌstɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective

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U 1/2
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I 1/1
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Definition of BUSTING

verb

To break.

"I busted my cooker while trying to fix it."

verb

To arrest (someone) for a crime.

verb

To catch (someone) in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal, especially when being done in a sneaky or secretive state.

noun

The process of something being broken or exploded.

adjective

(often followed by "to go to...") Urgently needing to urinate.

"Can you tell me where the toilets are? I'm busting."

Synonyms of BUSTING

Words with similar meaning

nick bursting

Examples of BUSTING in a Sentence

  • "I busted my cooker while trying to fix it."
  • "Can you tell me where the toilets are? I'm busting."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
14
points

Is BUSTING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BUSTING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 60 points total.

Letter Values for BUSTING

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

Letter busting Total
Scrabble 3111112 10
WWF 4211123 14

Anagrams of BUSTING

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

tubings 10/14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUSTING

100 words from the letters in BUSTING

7-letter words

tubings 10/14 USUKWWF

6-letter words

busing 9/13 USUKWWF tubing 9/13 USUKWWF

5-letter words

bings 8/11 UK gibus 8/11 UK bungs 8/12 USUKWWF bints 7/9 USUKWWF bunts 7/10 USUKWWF sting 6/8 USUKWWF tings 6/8 USUKWWF suing 6/9 USUKWWF using 6/9 USUKWWF giust 6/8 UK stung 6/9 USUKWWF tungs 6/9 USUKWWF inust 5/7 UK suint 5/7 USUKWWF units 5/7 USUKWWF

4-letter words

bing 7/10 UK bigs 7/9 USUKWWF gibs 7/9 USUKWWF guib 7/10 UK bung 7/11 USUKWWF bugs 7/10 USUKWWF gubs 7/10 UK bins 6/8 USUKWWF nibs 6/8 USUKWWF snib 6/8 USUKWWF bint 6/8 USUKWWF bits 6/7 USUKWWF buns 6/9 USUKWWF nubs 6/9 USUKWWF snub 6/9 USUKWWF bunt 6/9 USUKWWF bust 6/8 USUKWWF buts 6/8 USUKWWF stub 6/8 USUKWWF tubs 6/8 USUKWWF gins 5/7 USUKWWF sign 5/7 USUKWWF sing 5/7 USUKWWF snig 5/7 UK ting 5/7 USUKWWF gist 5/6 USUKWWF gits 5/6 USUKWWF tigs 5/6 UK gnus 5/8 USUKWWF guns 5/8 USUKWWF snug 5/8 USUKWWF sung 5/8 USUKWWF tung 5/8 USUKWWF gust 5/7 USUKWWF guts 5/7 USUKWWF tugs 5/7 USUKWWF nits 4/5 USUKWWF snit 4/5 USUKWWF tins 4/5 USUKWWF suni 4/6 UK unis 4/6 UK unit 4/6 USUKWWF situ 4/5 UK suit 4/5 USUKWWF tuis 4/5 USUKWWF nuts 4/6 USUKWWF stun 4/6 USUKWWF tuns 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

big 6/8 USUKWWF gib 6/8 USUKWWF bug 6/9 USUKWWF gub 6/9 UK bin 5/7 USUKWWF nib 5/7 USUKWWF bis 5/6 USUKWWF sib 5/6 USUKWWF bit 5/6 USUKWWF bun 5/8 USUKWWF nub 5/8 USUKWWF bus 5/7 USUKWWF sub 5/7 USUKWWF but 5/7 USUKWWF tub 5/7 USUKWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF gis 4/5 UK git 4/5 USUKWWF tig 4/5 UK gnu 4/7 USUKWWF gun 4/7 USUKWWF gus 4/6 UK ugs 4/6 UK gut 4/6 USUKWWF tug 4/6 USUKWWF ins 3/4 USUKWWF nis 3/4 UK sin 3/4 USUKWWF nit 3/4 USUKWWF tin 3/4 USUKWWF its 3/3 USUKWWF sit 3/3 USUKWWF tis 3/3 USUKWWF uni 3/5 UK

How to Use BUSTING in Word Games

BUSTING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since BUSTING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 60 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BUSTING to find 100 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BUSTING

What does BUSTING mean?
BUSTING is a verb. To break.
Is BUSTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BUSTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is BUSTING worth in Scrabble?
BUSTING is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from BUSTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in BUSTING. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of BUSTING?
Synonyms of BUSTING include: nick, bursting. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of BUSTING?
The anagrams of BUSTING (words using the exact same letters) are: TUBINGS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.