Definition of TAB
A small flap or strip of material attached to something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc.
An ear.
(by extension) A navigational widget, resembling a physical tab, for switching between documents or sets of controls.
To affix with tabs; to label.
A restaurant bill.
Credit account, e.g., in a shop or bar; slate
"Put this round on my tab, will you, barman."
A space character that extends to the next aligned column, traditionally used for tabulation.
To use the Tab key on a computer to advance the cursor or move the input focus, or on a typewriter to advance the carriage.
Examples of TAB in a Sentence
- "Put this round on my tab, will you, barman."
- "Giv'is a tab man!"
Word Details
Is TAB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TAB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TAB are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TAB
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | b | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TAB
5 words from the letters in TAB
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TAB in Word Games
TAB is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TAB 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 TAB to find 5 additional valid words.