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ADOBO

5 letters · 3 syllables · noun

A 1/1
D 2/2
O 1/1
B 3/4
O 1/1

Definition of ADOBO

noun

A Philippine dish in which pork or chicken is slowly cooked in a sauce including soy sauce, vinegar, and crushed garlic.

noun

A marinade.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
3
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
9
points

Is ADOBO a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ADOBO is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: ADOBO uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ADOBO

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter adobo Total
Scrabble 12131 8
WWF 12141 9

How to Use ADOBO in Word Games

ADOBO is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, ADOBO is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ADOBO to find 23 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ADOBO

What does ADOBO mean?
ADOBO is a noun. A Philippine dish in which pork or chicken is slowly cooked in a sauce including soy sauce, vinegar, and crushed garlic.
Is ADOBO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ADOBO is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ADOBO worth in Scrabble?
ADOBO is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from ADOBO?
You can make 23 words from the letters in ADOBO. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.