Starting With BU
7 words · highest scoring is buy at 8 points
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About 3 Letter Words Starting With BU
There are 7 three letter words starting with BU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is buy at 8 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 7 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — BUD, BUM, BUS among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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3 Letter Words Starting With BU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words Starting With BU
- buy8
- bum7
- bud6
- bug6
- bun5
- bus5
- but5
Common 3 Letter Words Starting With BU
- bud6
- bug6
- bum7
- bun5
- bus5
- but5
- buy8
3 Letter Words Starting With BU by Last Letter
- 3 Letter Words Starting With BU Ending in D
- 3 Letter Words Starting With BU Ending in G
- 3 Letter Words Starting With BU Ending in M
- 3 Letter Words Starting With BU Ending in N
- 3 Letter Words Starting With BU Ending in S
- 3 Letter Words Starting With BU Ending in T
- 3 Letter Words Starting With BU Ending in Y
3 Letter Words Starting With BU Defined
- budNoun · 6 points
- a compact growth on a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot
- bugNoun · 6 points
- a harmful microorganism, typically a bacterium
- bumNoun · 7 points
- a homeless person who lives by asking for money or food
- bunNoun · 5 points
- a small cake, typically containing dried fruit
- busNoun · 5 points
- a large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, typically one serving the public on a fixed route and for a fare
- butConjunction · 5 points
- used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned
3 Letter Words Starting With BU: Questions
How many three letter words starting with BU are there?
There are 7 three letter words starting with BU in our dictionary, and 7 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among three letter words starting with BU?
BUY is the highest scoring option at 8 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common three letter words starting with BU?
BUD, BUM, BUS are among the most familiar three letter words starting with BU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words starting with BU valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.