BURDEN

/ˈbɜːdn/

6-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 12 Words With Friends points

B 3
U 1
R 1
D 2
E 1
N 1

Meaning of BURDEN

noun
  1. A heavy load.
  2. A responsibility, onus.
verb
  1. To encumber with a literal or figurative burden.
    "to burden a nation with taxes"
  2. To impose, as a load or burden; to lay or place as a burden (something heavy or objectionable).
noun
  1. A phrase or theme that recurs at the end of each verse in a folk song or ballad.
  2. The drone of a bagpipe.
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Anagrams of BURDEN

burned9
unbred9

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baalim10
baases8
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babels10
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babkas14
babool10
baboon10
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babuls10
baccae12
bached14
baches13
backed15
backer14
backup16
bacons10
bacula10
badass9
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baddie10
badged11

About the word BURDEN

Is "BURDEN" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BURDEN" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BURDEN" worth?

In Scrabble, "BURDEN" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 12 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.

What does "BURDEN" mean?

A heavy load.

What are the anagrams of "BURDEN"?

2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as BURDEN: BURNED, UNBRED.