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Is DAB a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DAB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DAB mean?

  1. verb

    apply (usually a liquid) to a surface

    “dab the wall with paint”

  2. noun

    a light touch or stroke

  3. verb

    hit lightly

    “pat him on the shoulder”

  4. noun

    a small quantity of something moist or liquid

    “a dab of paint”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
7
Letters
3

D (2) + A (1) + B (3) = 6 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 DAB

Single letters that turn DAB 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

Anagrams of DAB

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DAB

The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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