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Burden

Yes, burden is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does burden mean?

noun

  1. an onerous or difficult concern the burden of responsibility
  2. weight to be borne or conveyed
  3. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

verb

  1. weight down with a load
  2. impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to He charged her with cleaning up all the files over the weekend

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for burden

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants2 / 4
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

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Frequently asked questions

Is burden a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Burden is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is burden worth in Scrabble?

Burden is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does burden mean?

Burden means: an onerous or difficult concern.