SUBURBS
/ˈsʌbɜːbz/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of SUBURBS
A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc.
(by extension) The outer part; the environment.
Any subdivision of a conurbation, not necessarily on the periphery.
Word Details
Is SUBURBS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SUBURBS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of SUBURBS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for SUBURBS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | b | u | r | b | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUBURBS
28 words from the letters in SUBURBS
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How to Use SUBURBS in Word Games
SUBURBS is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since SUBURBS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble SUBURBS to find 28 additional valid words.