TUBA
/ˈtjuː.bə/
4 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of TUBA
A large brass musical instrument, usually in the bass range, played through a vibration of the lips upon the mouthpiece and fingering of the keys.
A type of Roman military trumpet, distinct from the modern tuba.
A large reed stop in organs.
A Malayan plant whose roots are a significant source of rotenone, Derris malaccensis.
A reddish palm wine made from coconut or nipa sap.
A tube or tubular organ.
Word Details
Is TUBA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TUBA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TUBA are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TUBA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | u | b | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TUBA
14 words from the letters in TUBA
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TUBA in Word Games
TUBA is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TUBA 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 TUBA to find 14 additional valid words.