What does SCRUB mean?

Pronunciation
/skrʌb/
Letters
5
Scrabble score
9
Words With Friends score
12
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

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”

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

adjective

  1. (of domestic animals) not selectively bred

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Anagrams of SCRUB

curbs9

Words inside SCRUB

15 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

burs6crus6cubs8curb8 curs6rubs6urbs6bur5bus5 cub7cur5rub5 sub5 urb5us2

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Questions

Is SCRUB a valid word in word games?

SCRUB is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is SCRUB worth?

SCRUB is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 12 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from SCRUB?

15 other words, including US, BUS, SUB and RUB.