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Is CURB a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, CURB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does CURB mean?

  1. noun

    an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

  2. verb

    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

    “moderate your alcohol intake”

  3. noun

    a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse

  4. noun

    a stock exchange in New York

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

4

Letters

C (3) + U (1) + R (1) + B (3) = 8 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for CURB

Single letters that turn CURB into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from CURB

The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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