Definition of RUB
An act of rubbing.
"Give that lamp a good rub and see if any genies come out"
A difficulty or problem.
A quip or sarcastic remark.
To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.
"I rubbed my hands together for warmth."
To rub something against (a second thing).
"I rubbed the glass with the cloth."
To be rubbed against something.
"My shoes are beginning to rub."
Examples of RUB in a Sentence
- "Give that lamp a good rub and see if any genies come out"
- "I rubbed my hands together for warmth."
- "I rubbed the glass with the cloth."
- "My shoes are beginning to rub."
Word Details
Is RUB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, RUB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like RUB are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for RUB
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | r | u | b | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in RUB
3 words from the letters in RUB
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use RUB in Word Games
RUB is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: RUB 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 RUB to find 3 additional valid words.