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Is DABBING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DABBING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DABBING mean?

Dabbing is a form of DAB.

  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

13

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

7

Letters

D (2) + A (1) + B (3) + B (3) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 13 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 DABBING

Single letters that turn DABBING 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 DABBING

The 48 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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