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Is NUBBY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, NUBBY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does NUBBY mean?

  1. adjective

    of textiles; having a rough surface

    “a sweater knitted of nubbly homespun yarns”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

5

Letters

N (1) + U (1) + B (3) + B (3) + Y (4) = 12 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 NUBBY

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

Front hooks2

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from NUBBY

The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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