How many points is BUD worth in Scrabble?

BUD is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept BUD?

BUD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to BUD?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUDA, BUDI, BUDO, BUDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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BUD

6 pts

BUD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. BUD means "swelling on a plant that develops into a leaf or flower".

Meaning & examples

/bʌd/

Pronunciation: /bʌd/

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noun

A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded.
Example: After a long, cold winter, the trees finally began to produce buds.
Something that has begun to develop.
Example: breast buds
A small rounded body in the process of splitting from an organism, which may grow into a genetically identical new organism.
Example: In this slide, you can see a yeast cell forming buds.

Synonyms: budset, marijuana, nug

verb

To form buds.
Example: The trees are finally starting to bud.
To reproduce by splitting off buds.
Example: Yeast reproduces by budding.
To begin to grow, or to issue from a stock in the manner of a bud, as a horn.

noun

Buddy, friend.
Example: I like to hang out with my buds on Saturday night.
Used to address a male

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

swelling on a plant that develops into a leaf or flower

In a sentence: "The bud is noted."

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Letter Values

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BUD Scrabble FAQ

Is BUD a Scrabble word?: BUD is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does BUD mean?: swelling on a plant that develops into a leaf or flower
How do you use BUD in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The bud is noted."
How many points is BUD worth in Scrabble?: BUD is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept BUD?: BUD is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to BUD?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes BUDA, BUDI, BUDO, BUDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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