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Scrub

Yes, scrub is a valid Scrabble word. It has 5 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble. It is on our list of likely Wordle answers.

What does scrub mean?

noun

  1. dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes
  2. the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water

verb

  1. clean with hard rubbing She scrubbed his back
  2. wash thoroughly surgeons must scrub prior to an operation
  3. postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled Call off the engagement

adjective

  1. (of domestic animals) not selectively bred

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for scrub

Word facts

Letters5
Vowels / consonants1 / 4
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon
Likely Wordle answerYes

Anagrams of scrub

  • curbs

Words you can make from scrub

Unscramble SCRUB for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is scrub a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Scrub 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 scrub worth in Scrabble?

Scrub is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does scrub mean?

Scrub means: dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes.

Could scrub be a Wordle answer?

Scrub is on our list of likely Wordle answers: a common five-letter dictionary word that is not a plural or past tense.