Burn

4 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

To be on fire or to damage with heat or fire.

“Don't let the toast burn in the toaster.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/bɜː(r)n/

Related Words

Synonyms

ignitescorchchar

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Good R-N ending combination.

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points; versatile for extensions.

Words Related to Burn

Words one letter different

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

barn bern birn born bunn bura burd bure burg burh buri burk burl buro burp burr burs burt bury curn durn turn

Add a letter to make a longer word

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

berun bourn bruin brune bruno brunt buran burin burns burnt burny inrub rubin runby unbar urban

Longer words starting with Burn

Words that begin with “burn”.

burns burnt burny burner burning

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