DRAB is a valid Scrabble word — 7 points
Yes. DRAB is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept DRAB?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 32 / 100
Our own measure of how useful DRAB is to know. It scores 7 from 4 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 5.3% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for DRAB
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
drabsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How DRAB scores
Face value of the 4 tiles in DRAB, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| d | 1 | 4 |
| r | 1 | 6 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| b | 1 | 2 |
Drawing exactly these 4 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 9,077.
What stands out about DRAB
- The same 4 tiles also spell 3 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does DRAB mean in Scrabble?
adjective
Dull and lacking in brightness, colour, or interest.
A drab scene or object appears dreary, often due to a plain brownish-grey colour or an absence of variety. Critics might call a room drab if it fails to use any vivid or striking colours.
How DRAB is used
Often used to criticize dull clothing, weather, or uninspired surroundings.
- The office walls were painted a drab shade of grey.
- Rain made the whole city look drab and lifeless.
- She complained that her wardrobe was too drab for the party.
- Everyone agreed the drab office needed brighter decorations.
- The town looked drab under the constant grey sky.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of DRAB and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of DRAB
The 4 tiles of DRAB in a different order — 3 found.
Words starting with DRAB
Showing 24 of 28 words that begin with DRAB.
Shorter words from the letters in DRAB
Common questions about DRAB
- Is DRAB valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts DRAB, where it scores 8 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is DRAB worth?
- DRAB is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
- What does DRAB mean?
- Dull and lacking in brightness, colour, or interest.
- What letters can be added to DRAB?
- DRAB takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 4 letters of DRAB:
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