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RUBBING

/ˈɹʌbɪŋ/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb

R 1/1
U 1/2
B 3/4
B 3/4
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3
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Definition of RUBBING

noun

An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.

verb

To move (one object) while maintaining contact with another object over some area, with pressure and friction.

"I rubbed my hands together for warmth."

verb

To rub something against (a second thing).

"I rubbed the glass with the cloth."

verb

To be rubbed against something.

"My shoes are beginning to rub."

Examples of RUBBING in a Sentence

  • "I rubbed my hands together for warmth."
  • "I rubbed the glass with the cloth."
  • "My shoes are beginning to rub."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
17
points

Is RUBBING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of RUBBING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.

Letter Values for RUBBING

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

Letter rubbing Total
Scrabble 1133112 12
WWF 1244123 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in RUBBING

52 words from the letters in RUBBING

5-letter words

bring 8/11 USUKWWF brung 8/12 UK bruin 7/10 USUKWWF burin 7/10 USUKWWF ruing 6/9 USUKWWF unrig 6/9 USUKWWF

4-letter words

burb 8/11 UK bing 7/10 UK brig 7/9 USUKWWF guib 7/10 UK bung 7/11 USUKWWF burg 7/10 USUKWWF grub 7/10 USUKWWF brin 6/8 USUKWWF burn 6/9 USUKWWF girn 5/7 USUKWWF grin 5/7 USUKWWF ring 5/7 USUKWWF gurn 5/8 UK rung 5/8 USUKWWF ruin 4/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

bib 7/9 USUKWWF bub 7/10 USUKWWF big 6/8 USUKWWF gib 6/8 USUKWWF bug 6/9 USUKWWF gub 6/9 UK bin 5/7 USUKWWF nib 5/7 USUKWWF rib 5/6 USUKWWF bun 5/8 USUKWWF nub 5/8 USUKWWF bur 5/7 USUKWWF rub 5/7 USUKWWF urb 5/7 USUKWWF gin 4/6 USUKWWF rig 4/5 USUKWWF gnu 4/7 USUKWWF gun 4/7 USUKWWF gur 4/6 UK rug 4/6 USUKWWF rin 3/4 USUKWWF uni 3/5 UK nur 3/5 UK run 3/5 USUKWWF urn 3/5 USUKWWF

2-letter words

bi 4/5 USUKWWF ug 3/5 UK in 2/3 USUKWWF nu 2/4 USUKWWF un 2/4 USUKWWF ur 2/3 UK

How to Use RUBBING in Word Games

RUBBING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since RUBBING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble RUBBING to find 52 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About RUBBING

What does RUBBING mean?
RUBBING is a noun. An impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.
Is RUBBING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, RUBBING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is RUBBING worth in Scrabble?
RUBBING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from RUBBING?
You can make 52 words from the letters in RUBBING. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.