Is SOBS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SOBS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SOBS mean?
Sobs is a form of SOB.
- verb
weep convulsively
“He was sobbing inconsolably”
- noun
a dyspneic condition
- noun
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
- noun
convulsive gasp made while weeping
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 7
- Letters
- 4
S (1) + O (1) + B (3) + S (1) = 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 SOBS
SOBS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of SOBS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SOBS
The 7 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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