Is STAB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, STAB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does STAB mean?
- verb
use a knife on
“The victim was knifed to death”
- noun
a sudden sharp feeling
“pangs of regret”
- noun
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument
“one strong stab to the heart killed him”
- noun
informal words for any attempt or effort
“he gave it his best shot”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 7
- Letters
- 4
S (1) + T (1) + A (1) + B (3) = 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 STAB
Single letters that turn STAB 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
Anagrams of STAB
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from STAB
The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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