BUD
/bʌd/
3-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BUD
noun
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A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded.
"After a long, cold winter, the trees finally began to produce buds."
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Something that has begun to develop.
"breast buds"
verb
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To form buds.
"The trees are finally starting to bud."
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To reproduce by splitting off buds.
"Yeast reproduces by budding."
noun
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Buddy, friend.
"I like to hang out with my buds on Saturday night."
- Used to address a male
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Anagrams of BUD
dub6
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About the word BUD
Is "BUD" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BUD" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BUD" worth?
In Scrabble, "BUD" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.
What does "BUD" mean?
A newly sprouted leaf or blossom that has not yet unfolded.
What are the anagrams of "BUD"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as BUD: DUB.