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LAB

/læb/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun

L 1/2
A 1/1
B 3/4

Definition of LAB

noun

A laboratory.

noun

(chiefly in the plural) Laboratory experiment, test, investigation or result.

"I dropped my mixture while doing my lab, so I had to start over."

noun

A Labrador retriever.

noun

A telltale; a blabber.

Examples of LAB in a Sentence

  • "I dropped my mixture while doing my lab, so I had to start over."

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
7
points

Is LAB a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 7 pts

Tip: Short words like LAB are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for LAB

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

Letter lab Total
Scrabble 113 5
WWF 214 7

Anagrams of LAB

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in LAB

6 words from the letters in LAB

How to Use LAB in Word Games

LAB is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: LAB is only 3 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 LAB to find 6 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About LAB

What does LAB mean?
LAB is a noun. A laboratory.
Is LAB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, LAB is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is LAB worth in Scrabble?
LAB is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from LAB?
You can make 6 words from the letters in LAB. The longest sub-words are 3 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of LAB?
The anagrams of LAB (words using the exact same letters) are: ALB, BAL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.