Bury
4 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To place a dead body in the ground; to conceal or cover completely.
“They chose to bury the time capsule beneath the oak tree.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbɛ.ri/
Syllables
bur·y
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Worth 9 points. B and Y add value.
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