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DAB

/dæb/

3-letter word · 6 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points

D 2
A 1
B 3

Meaning of DAB

noun
  1. A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow.
  2. A soft, playful box given in greeting or approval.
verb
  1. To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.
    "I dabbed my face with a towel."
  2. To apply a substance in this way.
    "He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face."
adverb
  1. With a dab, or sudden contact.
noun
  1. One skilful or proficient; an expert; an adept.
noun
  1. A small flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae, especially Limanda limanda; a flounder.
  2. A sand dab, a small flatfish of genus Citharichthys.
adjective
  1. (costers) Bad.
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Anagrams of DAB

bad6

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About the word DAB

Is "DAB" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "DAB" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "DAB" worth?

In Scrabble, "DAB" is worth 6 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 18.

What does "DAB" mean?

A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow.

What are the anagrams of "DAB"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as DAB: BAD.