DABS
/dæbz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of DABS
A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow.
A soft, playful box given in greeting or approval.
A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.
"a dab of glue"
To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
"I dabbed my face with a towel."
To apply a substance in this way.
"He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face."
To strike by a thrust; to hit with a sudden blow or thrust.
One skilful or proficient; an expert; an adept.
A small flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae, especially Limanda limanda; a flounder.
Examples of DABS in a Sentence
- "a dab of glue"
- "I dabbed my face with a towel."
- "He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face."
Word Details
Is DABS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DABS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like DABS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for DABS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | a | b | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DABS
17 words from the letters in DABS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use DABS in Word Games
DABS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: DABS 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 DABS to find 17 additional valid words.