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Word: BURIES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
B 3 U 1 R 1 I 1 E 1 S 1
Length 6 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /bสŒหˆrษชes/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 8 pts
WWF Score 10 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 6
Top Tile B (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Expert
Spelling Pitfalls Watch the "i before e except after c" rule. Ensure the vowel order is correct.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of BURIES

verb
  1. To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
  2. To place in the ground.

    "bury a bone;ย  bury the embers"

  3. To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.

    "she buried her face in the pillow;ย  they buried us in paperwork"

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "She described the concept as somewhat "buries", surprising the rest of the board members."
  • โ€ข "The referee verified that "buries" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 8 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 10 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BURIES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
BURIES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is BURIES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, BURIES is worth 8 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 10 points.
How many syllables are in BURIES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in BURIES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BURIES:

  • # the buries effect
  • # master of buries
  • # playing with buries
  • # in terms of buries

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