CURB
/kɜːb/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CURB
A concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand)
A raised margin along the edge of something, such as a well or the eye of a dome, as a strengthening.
Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.
To check, restrain or control.
""Curb your dog.""
To rein in.
To furnish with a curb, as a well; to restrain by a curb, as a bank of earth.
Examples of CURB in a Sentence
- ""Curb your dog.""
Word Details
Is CURB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CURB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like CURB are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for CURB
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | u | r | b | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CURB
8 words from the letters in CURB
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CURB in Word Games
CURB is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: CURB is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CURB to find 8 additional valid words.