8-letter words starting with B

There are 1,822 8-letter words starting with B in our word list, and 167 of them are common English words such as BALLPARK, BELIEVES, BLOCKADE, BRANDING and BUBBLING.

1,822words in total
167common words
BEZAZZEShighest scoring (37 points)
BACHELORlongest common word (8 letters)

Common 8-letter words starting with B

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

8-letter words 167 words

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All 1,822 8-letter words starting with B

Includes 1,655 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 8-letter words starting with B are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 1,822 8-letter words starting with B. 167 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, BEZAZZES scores 37 points, followed by BUZZWIGS (32). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.

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