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
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
4
Letters
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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