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NUB

3 letters · 1 syllable

N 1/2
U 1/2
B 3/4

Definition of NUB

NUB is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
8
points

Is NUB a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

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

Letter Values for NUB

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

Letter nub Total
Scrabble 113 5
WWF 224 8

Anagrams of NUB

Words made by rearranging the exact same 3 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in NUB

3 words from the letters in NUB

How to Use NUB in Word Games

NUB is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: NUB 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 NUB to find 3 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About NUB

What does NUB mean?
NUB is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is NUB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, NUB is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is NUB worth in Scrabble?
NUB is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from NUB?
You can make 3 words from the letters in NUB. 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 NUB?
The anagrams of NUB (words using the exact same letters) are: BUN. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.