3-letter words starting with B

There are 52 three-letter words starting with B in our word list. 33 of them are common everyday words, such as BUT, BAD, BIG and BED.

B is a common first letter but a rare last one. When B ends a word it often follows M and is silent, as in CLIMB, LAMB and THUMB.

Three-letter words are the most useful short words in word games, perfect for squeezing into tight spaces on a board.

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Questions

How many three-letter words starting with B are there?

Our word list has 52 three-letter words starting with B. 33 of them are common everyday words.

What are some common three-letter words starting with B?

The most common are BUT, BAD, BIG, BED, BIT and BOX.

Which three-letter word starting with B scores the most points?

Using standard letter tile values, BIZ scores 14 points, the most of any three-letter word starting with B in our list.