Definition of RIB
Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum
A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones
To shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs.
To tease or make fun of someone in a good-natured way.
"He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts."
To enclose, as if with ribs, and protect; to shut in.
Hound's-tongue (Cynoglossum officinale).
Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita).
Examples of RIB in a Sentence
- "He always gets ribbed for his outrageous shirts."
Word Details
Is RIB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RIB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RIB are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RIB
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | i | b | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RIB
1 words from the letters in RIB
2-letter words
How to Use RIB in Word Games
RIB is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RIB 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 RIB to find 1 additional valid words.