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Rubbing

Yes, rubbing is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 12 points in Scrabble.

What does rubbing mean?

noun

  1. the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
  2. representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal
  3. effort expended in moving one object over another with pressure

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for rubbing

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points12
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of rubbing

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters RUBBING.

Words you can make from rubbing

Unscramble RUBBING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is rubbing a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Rubbing 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 rubbing worth in Scrabble?

Rubbing is worth 12 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does rubbing mean?

Rubbing means: the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another.