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Is SWAB a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, SWAB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does SWAB mean?

  1. verb

    wash with a swab or a mop

    “swab the ship's decks”

  2. noun

    implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion

  3. noun

    cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors

  4. verb

    apply (usually a liquid) to a surface

    “dab the wall with paint”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
10
Letters
4

S (1) + W (4) + A (1) + B (3) = 9 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 SWAB

Single letters that turn SWAB 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 SWAB

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from SWAB

The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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