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TAB

5 pts

TAB is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points. TAB means "to name or designate".

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to name or designate

In a sentence: "They tab."

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Front hooks

Add one letter before TAB. Scores are base word totals before board bonuses.

Back hooks

Add one letter after TAB. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in TAB, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

T1
A1
B3
= 5

TAB Scrabble FAQ

Is TAB a Scrabble word?
TAB is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 5 points.
What does TAB mean?
to name or designate
How do you use TAB in a sentence?
In a sentence: "They tab."
How many points is TAB worth in Scrabble?
TAB is worth 5 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept TAB?
TAB is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to TAB?
In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes STAB, TABU. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.