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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

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

4

Letters

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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