4-letter words starting with B

There are 249 4-letter words starting with B in our word list, and 120 of them are common English words such as BAND, BEDS, BITS, BOTH and BULL.

249words in total
120common words
BUZZhighest scoring (24 points)
BABAlongest common word (4 letters)

Common 4-letter words starting with B

120 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

4-letter words 120 words

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All 249 4-letter words starting with B

Includes 129 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 4-letter words starting with B are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 249 4-letter words starting with B. 120 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, BUZZ scores 24 points, followed by BOXY (16). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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