TUBES
/tjuːbz/
5 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of TUBES
Anything that is hollow and cylindrical in shape.
An approximately cylindrical container, usually with a crimped end and a screw top, used to contain and dispense semiliquid substances.
"A tube of toothpaste."
(often capitalized as Tube) The London Underground railway system, originally referred to the lower level lines that ran in tubular tunnels as opposed to the higher ones which ran in rectangular section tunnels. (Often the tube.)
"I took the tube to Waterloo and walked the rest of the way."
To supply with, or enclose in, a tube.
"She tubes lipstick in the cosmetics factory."
To ride an inner tube.
"They tubed down the Colorado River."
To intubate.
"The patient was tubed."
Examples of TUBES in a Sentence
- "A tube of toothpaste."
- "I took the tube to Waterloo and walked the rest of the way."
- "She tubes lipstick in the cosmetics factory."
- "They tubed down the Colorado River."
Word Details
Is TUBES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TUBES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TUBES uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TUBES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | u | b | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TUBES
32 words from the letters in TUBES
5-letter words
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use TUBES in Word Games
TUBES is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, TUBES 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 TUBES to find 32 additional valid words.