5-letter words starting with B

There are 585 5-letter words starting with B in our word list, and 196 of them are common English words such as BARRE, BERTH, BLUFF, BRASS and BULBS.

585words in total
196common words
BOOZYhighest scoring (19 points)
BABESlongest common word (5 letters)

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Common 5-letter words starting with B

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

5-letter words 196 words

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All 585 5-letter words starting with B

Includes 389 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words starting with B are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 585 5-letter words starting with B. 196 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, BOOZY scores 19 points, followed by BRAXY (17). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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