SWABS
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of SWABS
A small piece of soft, absorbent material, such as gauze, used to clean wounds, apply medicine, or take samples of body fluids. Often attached to a stick or wire to aid access.
A sample taken with a swab (piece of absorbent material).
A piece of material used for cleaning or sampling other items like musical instruments or guns.
To use a swab on something, or clean something with a swab.
"swab the deck of a ship"
Examples of SWABS in a Sentence
- "swab the deck of a ship"
Word Details
Is SWABS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SWABS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SWABS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SWABS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | w | a | b | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SWABS
20 words from the letters in SWABS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use SWABS in Word Games
SWABS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, SWABS 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 SWABS to find 20 additional valid words.