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TAB

/tæb/

3-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 6 Words With Friends points

T 1
A 1
B 3

Meaning of TAB

noun
  1. A small flap or strip of material attached to something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc.
  2. An ear.
verb
  1. To affix with tabs; to label.
noun
  1. A restaurant bill.
  2. Credit account, e.g., in a shop or bar; slate
    "Put this round on my tab, will you, barman."
verb
  1. To use the Tab key on a computer to advance the cursor or move the input focus, or on a typewriter to advance the carriage.
noun
  1. A cigarette.
    "Giv'is a tab man!"
noun
  1. A form of musical notation indicating fingering rather than the pitch of notes, commonly used for stringed instruments.
noun
  1. (British slang) A student of Cambridge University.
noun
  1. A tabloid newspaper.
noun
  1. A tablet, especially one containing illicit drugs.
noun
  1. A tableau curtain.
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Anagrams of TAB

bat5

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About the word TAB

Is "TAB" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "TAB" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "TAB" worth?

In Scrabble, "TAB" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 6 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.

What does "TAB" mean?

A small flap or strip of material attached to something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc.

What are the anagrams of "TAB"?

1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as TAB: BAT.