Is SWOB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SWOB is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does SWOB mean?
- noun
cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
- verb
wash with a swab or a mop
“swab the ship's decks”
- 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) + O (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 SWOB
Single letters that turn SWOB 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 SWOB
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from SWOB
The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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