NUMB
/nʌm/
4 letters · 1 syllable · verb, adjective
Definition of NUMB
To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).
"The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness."
To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.
"He turned to alcohol to numb his pain."
To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.
Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.
"fingers numb with cold"
Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.
"numb with shock; numb with boredom"
Causing numbness.
Examples of NUMB in a Sentence
- "The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness."
- "He turned to alcohol to numb his pain."
- "fingers numb with cold"
- "numb with shock; numb with boredom"
Word Details
Is NUMB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, NUMB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like NUMB are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for NUMB
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | n | u | m | b | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in NUMB
9 words from the letters in NUMB
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use NUMB in Word Games
NUMB is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: NUMB 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 NUMB to find 9 additional valid words.