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Is SOB a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SOB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SOB mean?

  1. verb

    weep convulsively

    “He was sobbing inconsolably”

  2. noun

    a dyspneic condition

  3. noun

    insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous

  4. noun

    convulsive gasp made while weeping

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

3

Letters

S (1) + O (1) + B (3) = 5 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 SOB

Single letters that turn SOB 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 hooks2

Anagrams of SOB

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SOB

The 4 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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