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Is RUBBING a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does RUBBING mean?

  1. noun

    the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

  2. noun

    representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal

  3. noun

    effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

7

Letters

R (1) + U (1) + B (3) + B (3) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 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 RUBBING

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

Front hooks2

Back hooks1

Words you can make from RUBBING

The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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