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Bulb

Yes, bulb is a valid Scrabble word. It has 4 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does bulb mean?

noun

  1. a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
  2. electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity
  3. a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end) the bulb of a syringe

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for bulb

Word facts

Letters4
Vowels / consonants1 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of bulb

Words you can make from bulb

  • bub

Unscramble BULB for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is bulb a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Bulb is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is bulb worth in Scrabble?

Bulb is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does bulb mean?

Bulb means: a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure.