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BUR

5 pts

BUR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. BUR is a verb form of burr. BURR means "to remove a rough edge from".

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verb

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Definition and meaning

BUR is a verb form of burr. BURR means "to remove a rough edge from".

In a sentence: "They bur."

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Letter Values

B3
U1
R1
= 5

BUR Scrabble FAQ

Is BUR a Scrabble word?
BUR is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does BUR mean?
BUR is a verb form of burr. BURR means "to remove a rough edge from".
How do you use BUR in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They bur."
How many points is BUR worth in Scrabble?
BUR is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUR?
BUR is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUR?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes BURA, BURB, BURD, BURG, BURK, BURL, BURN, BURP, BURY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.