Words Containing BUSY

17 words contain BUSY anywhere. Scores range up to 24 points (BUSYBODYINGS), averaging 16.8 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

17
Total Words
5
Unique Endings
16.8
Avg. Points
24
Max Points
4Letters
9Points
3
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U
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Actively occupied or engaged in activity.

10Letters
19Points
3
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1
U
1
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4
Y
3
B
1
O
2
D
1
I
1
E
2
D
US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Meddlesome and intrusive in others' affairs.

10Letters
18Points
3
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1
U
1
S
4
Y
3
B
1
O
2
D
1
I
1
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of BUSYBODY.

8Letters
19Points
3
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U
1
S
4
Y
3
B
1
O
2
D
4
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

A person who meddles in others' affairs.

11Letters
23Points
3
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U
1
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4
Y
3
B
1
O
2
D
4
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1
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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Present participle of BUSYBODY.

12Letters
24Points
3
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1
U
1
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4
Y
3
B
1
O
2
D
4
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1
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1
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2
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1
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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of BUSYBODYING.

7Letters
13Points
3
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1
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4
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Present participle of BUSY.

8Letters
13Points
3
B
1
U
1
S
4
Y
1
N
1
E
1
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1
S
US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

The state of being actively occupied.

10Letters
15Points
3
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1
U
1
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4
Y
1
N
1
E
1
S
1
S
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of BUSYNESS.

8Letters
20Points
3
B
1
U
1
S
4
Y
4
W
1
O
1
R
5
K
US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Work of little real value meant to fill time.

9Letters
21Points
3
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1
U
1
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4
Y
4
W
1
O
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5
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1
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of BUSYWORK.

6Letters
13Points
1
E
3
M
3
B
1
U
1
S
4
Y
US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

To keep occupied or engaged.

9Letters
17Points
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E
3
M
3
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U
1
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4
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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Present participle of EMBUSY.

8Letters
16Points
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O
4
V
1
E
1
R
3
B
1
U
1
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4
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UK VALID
Definition

Too busy; excessively occupied.

11Letters
20Points
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O
4
V
1
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1
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3
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4
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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Present participle of OVERBUSY.

6Letters
11Points
1
U
1
N
3
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U
1
S
4
Y
US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Not occupied or engaged in activity.

9Letters
15Points
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1
N
3
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4
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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Present participle of UNBUSY.

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BUSYBODYINGS scores 24 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.