EBBS
/ɛbz/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of EBBS
The receding movement of the tide.
"The boats will go out on the ebb."
A gradual decline.
A low state; a state of depression.
To flow back or recede
"The tides ebbed at noon."
To fall away or decline
"The dying man's strength ebbed away."
To fish with stakes and nets that serve to prevent the fish from getting back into the sea with the ebb
Examples of EBBS in a Sentence
- "The boats will go out on the ebb."
- "The tides ebbed at noon."
- "The dying man's strength ebbed away."
Word Details
Is EBBS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EBBS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like EBBS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for EBBS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | b | b | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EBBS
6 words from the letters in EBBS
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use EBBS in Word Games
EBBS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: EBBS 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 EBBS to find 6 additional valid words.