Starting With BU
36 words · highest scoring is buzzed at 27 points
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About 6 Letter Words Starting With BU
There are 36 six letter words starting with BU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is buzzed at 27 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 36 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — BUBBLE, BUMPED, BURSTS 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.
6 Letter Words Starting With BU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words Starting With BU
- buzzed27
- buzzer26
- bubbly15
- bucket14
- buckle14
- buffer14
- buffet14
- bummed13
Common 6 Letter Words Starting With BU
- bubble12
- budget10
- bullet8
- bumper12
- burger9
- burner8
- buster8
- buyers11
6 Letter Words Starting With BU Defined
- bubbleNoun · 12 points
- a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or another gas
- buffetNoun · 14 points
- a meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves
- bumpedVerb · 13 points
- knock or run into someone or something with a jolt
- burgerNoun · 9 points
- a dish consisting of a flat round cake of minced beef, or another savoury ingredient, that is fried or grilled and served in a split bun or roll with various condiments and toppings
- burstsVerb · 8 points
- break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of an impact or internal pressure
- buttonNoun · 8 points
- a small disc or knob sewn on to a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose or for decoration
6 Letter Words Starting With BU: Questions
How many six letter words starting with BU are there?
There are 36 six letter words starting with BU in our dictionary, and 36 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words starting with BU?
BUZZED is the highest scoring option at 27 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words starting with BU?
BUBBLE, BUMPED, BURSTS are among the most familiar six letter words starting with BU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six 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.