LUBE is a valid Scrabble word — 6 points
Yes. LUBE is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 9 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept LUBE?
| 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: 33 / 100
Our own measure of how useful LUBE is to know. It scores 6 from 4 tiles, takes 2 hooks, and its letters make up 5.5% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for LUBE
Checked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How LUBE scores
Face value of the 4 tiles in LUBE, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| l | 1 | 4 |
| u | 1 | 4 |
| b | 1 | 2 |
| e | 1 | 12 |
Drawing exactly these 4 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 10,212.
What does LUBE mean in Scrabble?
noun
informal
A substance, especially an oil or grease, used to reduce friction between moving parts.
Lube is the everyday, shortened word for lubricant. Mechanics apply it to engines, chains, and hinges so that surfaces slide against each other without wearing down or overheating.
How LUBE is used
Informal, common in everyday and mechanical speech rather than formal writing.
- The mechanic added fresh lube to the bicycle chain before the race.
- He asked the garage for a quick oil change and a full lube job.
- A squeaky door hinge usually just needs a drop of lube.
- The kit included lube for the zipper on the tent.
- Without enough lube, the gears began to grind loudly.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of LUBE and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of LUBE
The 4 tiles of LUBE in a different order — 1 found.
Words starting with LUBE
2 longer words begin with LUBE.
Shorter words from the letters in LUBE
Common questions about LUBE
- Is LUBE valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts LUBE, where it scores 9 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is LUBE worth?
- LUBE is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.
- What does LUBE mean?
- A substance, especially an oil or grease, used to reduce friction between moving parts.
- What letters can be added to LUBE?
- LUBE takes 2 hooks: 0 in front and 2 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 4 letters of LUBE:
Open LUBE in the Word Finder