TABS
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of TABS
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 TABS in a Sentence
- "Put this round on my tab, will you, barman."
- "Giv'is a tab man!"
Word Details
Is TABS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TABS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TABS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TABS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | a | b | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TABS
17 words from the letters in TABS
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TABS in Word Games
TABS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TABS is only 4 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 TABS to find 17 additional valid words.