Burns

5 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Third person singular of burn; to be on fire or cause damage with heat.

“The candle burns brightly in the dark room.”

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Synonyms

ignitesflames

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains RNS ending pattern with U vowel.

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Scrabble

Worth 7 points; good for -S plural extension.

Words Related to Burns

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “burns” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

barns bunns buras burbs burds burgs burls burnt burny burps burrs burys curns durns turns

Words you can make from Burns

Shorter words formed from the letters in “burns”.

buns burn burs runs

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