STUBS
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of STUBS
Something blunted, stunted, or cut short, such as stubble or a stump.
A piece of certain paper items, designed to be torn off and kept for record or identification purposes.
"check stub, ticket stub, payment stub"
A placeholder procedure that has the signature of the planned procedure but does not yet implement the intended behavior.
"http//books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN8120324455&id=K6BloOqIssQC&pg=RA29-PA8-IA9&lpg=RA29-PA8-IA9&dq=stub+procedure+-remote&sig=_Bm9HlXBRIsDwwCy0tqUOcXomL4, http//books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN185233570X&id=t4ZkqmbLHMMC&pg=PA53&lpg=PA53&dq=stub+procedure+-remote&sig=SZtMm8JhyE9HUVlKbp-U_TG2-hY, http//books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN0763707929&id=X_VlpfGoQRgC&pg=PA352&lpg=PA352&dq=stub+procedure+-remote&sig=oppYeiiRBcoPAkpkxZcbpcyaXIA"
To remove most of a tree, bush, or other rooted plant by cutting it close to the ground.
To remove a plant by pulling it out by the roots.
To jam, hit, or bump, especially a toe.
"I stubbed my toe trying to find the light switch in the dark."
Examples of STUBS in a Sentence
- "check stub, ticket stub, payment stub"
- "http//books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN8120324455&id=K6BloOqIssQC&pg=RA29-PA8-IA9&lpg=RA29-PA8-IA9&dq=stub+procedure+-remote&sig=_Bm9HlXBRIsDwwCy0tqUOcXomL4, http//books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN185233570X&id=t4ZkqmbLHMMC&pg=PA53&lpg=PA53&dq=stub+procedure+-remote&sig=SZtMm8JhyE9HUVlKbp-U_TG2-hY, http//books.google.com/books?vid=ISBN0763707929&id=X_VlpfGoQRgC&pg=PA352&lpg=PA352&dq=stub+procedure+-remote&sig=oppYeiiRBcoPAkpkxZcbpcyaXIA"
- "I stubbed my toe trying to find the light switch in the dark."
Word Details
Is STUBS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, STUBS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: STUBS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for STUBS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | t | u | b | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in STUBS
18 words from the letters in STUBS
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use STUBS in Word Games
STUBS is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, STUBS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble STUBS to find 18 additional valid words.