SUB
/sʌb/
3 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, preposition
Definition of SUB
A submarine.
A submarine sandwich: a sandwich made on a long bun.
"We can get subs at that deli."
A substitute, often in sports.
"She worked as a sub until she got her teaching certificate."
To substitute for.
To work as a substitute teacher, especially in primary and secondary education.
To replace (a player) with a substitute.
"He never really made a contribution to the match, so it was no surprise when he was subbed at half time."
To coat with a layer of adhering material; to planarize by means of such a coating.
To prepare (a slide) with a layer of transparent substance to support and/or fix the sample.
Synonyms of SUB
Words with similar meaning
Examples of SUB in a Sentence
- "We can get subs at that deli."
- "She worked as a sub until she got her teaching certificate."
- "He never really made a contribution to the match, so it was no surprise when he was subbed at half time."
Word Details
Is SUB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SUB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like SUB are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for SUB
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | u | b | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SUB
3 words from the letters in SUB
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SUB in Word Games
SUB is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: SUB 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 SUB to find 3 additional valid words.