3-Letter Words Starting With B
Every 3-letter word in our dictionary that begins with B. This length-locked prefix list is narrower than our general “words starting with B” hub, so you can study exact slot sizes without wading through longer entries.
Below is a snapshot of 101 dictionary matches (101 shown), averaging 3 letters and 6.7 Scrabble points.
- Total words
- 101
- Avg length
- 3 letters
- Avg Scrabble score
- 6.7 pts
- Highest scoring
- biz (14 pts)
- Longest word
- biz (3 letters)
- High-value letter words
- 8(8%)
- Words containing Q, X, Z, J, K (8–10 pt tiles)
About this word list
Our dictionary returns 101 matches — a deep pool for anagram practice, crossword solving, and vocabulary building. This list includes 8 words with high-value letters like Q, X, or Z — prime targets for premium squares on a Scrabble board. Suffix patterns such as -AA, -AB, -AC, -BAA appear frequently here and are high-yield targets in both Scrabble and Words with Friends. For quick wins, prioritise biz (14 pts) — they lead this list on raw tile value. Daily Wordle solvers benefit from lists like this when a letter pattern repeats across puzzles; knowing valid words in advance reduces wasted guesses. Words with Friends shares most of these entries; the average score of 6.7 points reflects standard tile values without board multipliers. With a vowel ratio of 0.27, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Strategy & study tips
Consonant-heavy results reward players who keep extra vowels on the rack. Before forcing one of these words, check whether a simpler vowel play opens a bingo lane next turn. About 8% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
Prefix-locked length lists train slot-filling for crosswords and Wordle. Start with the highest-scoring opener, then drill hooks that add one letter before the prefix. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits. Internal links point to Pattern Finder, Crossword Solver, Anagram Solver, and Wordle Solver — each tool adds interactivity this static list intentionally omits.
Top words preview
Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
- BIZ (3 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- BUZ (3 letters, 14 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- BOX (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- BXS (3 letters, 12 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry. Includes rare letters (Q, X, or Z) prized in competitive Scrabble.
- BCF (3 letters, 10 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- BCH (3 letters, 10 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- BHP (3 letters, 10 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
- BKG (3 letters, 10 Scrabble pts) — consonant-heavy playable entry.
Word list
3-letter words
- biz14 pts
- buz14 pts
- box12 pts
- bxs12 pts
- bcf10 pts
- bch10 pts
- bhp10 pts
- bkg10 pts
- byp10 pts
- bhd9 pts
- bks9 pts
- bkt9 pts
- blk9 pts
- bah8 pts
- baw8 pts
- bay8 pts
- bcd8 pts
- bef8 pts
- bey8 pts
- bnf8 pts
- boh8 pts
- bow8 pts
- boy8 pts
- bsf8 pts
- bsh8 pts
- buy8 pts
- bvt8 pts
- bye8 pts
- bys8 pts
- bab7 pts
- bac7 pts
- bam7 pts
- bap7 pts
- bbl7 pts
- bbs7 pts
- bec7 pts
- bib7 pts
- bim7 pts
- bob7 pts
- boc7 pts
- bom7 pts
- bop7 pts
- bpi7 pts
- bps7 pts
- bpt7 pts
- bub7 pts
- bum7 pts
- bad6 pts
- bag6 pts
- bde6 pts
- bdl6 pts
- bds6 pts
- bed6 pts
- beg6 pts
- bid6 pts
- big6 pts
- bld6 pts
- bod6 pts
- bog6 pts
- bud6 pts
- bug6 pts
- baa5 pts
- bae5 pts
- bai5 pts
- bal5 pts
- ban5 pts
- bar5 pts
- bas5 pts
- bat5 pts
- bea5 pts
- bee5 pts
- bel5 pts
- ben5 pts
- ber5 pts
- bes5 pts
- bet5 pts
- bin5 pts
- bio5 pts
- bis5 pts
- bit5 pts
- blo5 pts
- bls5 pts
- boa5 pts
- boe5 pts
- bol5 pts
- bon5 pts
- boo5 pts
- bor5 pts
- bos5 pts
- bot5 pts
- bra5 pts
- brl5 pts
- bro5 pts
- brr5 pts
- btl5 pts
- btu5 pts
- bul5 pts
- bun5 pts
- bur5 pts
- bus5 pts
- but5 pts
How to use this list
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Frequently asked questions
- How is this different from “words starting with”?
- The general starting-with hub includes every length. This page locks word size (e.g. only 5-letter words starting with S), which matches Wordle and crossword slots more closely.
- How many words match this pattern?
- Our dictionary contains 101 words matching this pattern. The average length is 3 letters and the average Scrabble score is 6.7 points. The highest-scoring entry shown is biz (14 pts).
- Are there high-scoring words in this list?
- 8 words in this sample include premium letters (Q, X, Z, J, or K). These are strong candidates for double- and triple-letter square plays in Scrabble.
- Is this page useful for Wordle?
- Yes. Wordle uses 5-letter words, so length-filtered lists and pattern pages help you validate guesses and build a mental dictionary of allowed combinations before you play.
- Are these valid Scrabble words?
- Yes. Results are drawn from a standard English word list that aligns closely with the official Scrabble dictionary. All displayed words are accepted in competitive Scrabble play.
- Can I use these words in Words with Friends?
- Most Scrabble-valid words are also legal in Words with Friends. The two games use slightly different word lists, but the overlap is large. Use this list as a solid starting point for either game.
- How are the point scores calculated?
- Scores are the raw sum of standard Scrabble letter values (A=1, B=3, C=3, D=2 … Z=10) without board multipliers. Higher-scoring words contain rarer letters like Q, X, or Z.
- Can I combine multiple pattern filters?
- Yes. Use the Pattern Finder to combine starts-with, ends-with, contains, exact length, include letters, and exclude letters in a single search — the same engine that powers these curated lists.
- How many words are in the dictionary?
- The dictionary contains over 350 000 English words, covering everything from common 2-letter words to rare 15-letter entries, with proper nouns and abbreviations excluded.
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- Yes. All word lists and search tools on unscrambletools.com are completely free with no registration required.