Rib
Yes, rib is a valid Scrabble word. It has 3 letters and is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
What does rib mean?
noun
- support resembling the rib of an animal
- any of the 12 pairs of curved arches of bone extending from the spine to or toward the sternum in humans (and similar bones in most vertebrates)
- cut of meat including one or more ribs
verb
- form vertical ribs by knitting
A ribbed sweater
- subject to laughter or ridicule
The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Synonyms for rib
Word facts
| Letters | 3 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 1 / 2 |
| Scrabble points | 5 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Common |
Anagrams of rib
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RIB.
Frequently asked questions
Is rib a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Rib 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 rib worth in Scrabble?
Rib is worth 5 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does rib mean?
Rib means: support resembling the rib of an animal.