Burr

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

A prickly seed case that clings to clothing; also a rough edge on metal, or a trilled pronunciation of R.

“Burrs covered the dog's coat after the walk through the meadow.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/bɝ/

Related Words

Synonyms

pricklerough edge

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double R — tests R positions.

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points. B adds value.

Words Related to Burr

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “burr” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

barr birr brrr buhr bura burd bure burg burh buri burk burl burn buro burp burs burt bury curr durr gurr hurr

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “burr”.

bourr burro burrs burry rerub robur rubor

Longer words starting with Burr

Words that begin with “burr”.

burro burrs burry

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