BURY
9
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈbɛ.ɹi//
verb
- To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
- To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb."Grandpa’s still in excellent health. He’ll bury us all!"
- (often figurative) To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance."She buried her face in the pillow, and I buried mine in my hands."
- (often figurative) To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance."vocals buried in the mix"
noun
- (obsolete) A burrow."Orion hit a rabbit once; but though sore wounded it got to the bury, and, struggling in, the arrow caught the side of the hole and was drawn out."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 9 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BURY'?
The word BURY is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
B3
U1
R1
Y4
Total: 9 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BURY'?
The word BURY is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
B4
U2
R1
Y3
Total: 10 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.