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Burst

Yes, burst is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 7 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does burst mean?

noun

  1. the act of exploding or bursting the explosion of the firecrackers awoke the children
  2. rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
  3. a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) a burst of applause

verb

  1. come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure The bubble burst
  2. force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up break into tears
  3. burst outward, usually with noise The champagne bottle exploded

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for burst

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants1 / 4
Scrabble points7
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of burst

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters BURST.

Words you can make from burst

Unscramble BURST for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is burst a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Burst 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 burst worth in Scrabble?

Burst is worth 7 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does burst mean?

Burst means: the act of exploding or bursting.

Could burst be a Wordle answer?

Burst is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.