/ˈælb/
noun

Is ALB a Scrabble word?

Yes. ALB is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 7 in Words With Friends.

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Meaning A long, white robe worn by priests and other ministers, underneath most of the other vestments.

Noun 1 meaning

  1. A long, white robe worn by priests and other ministers, underneath most of the other vestments.

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: alb via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it comes from

Etymology

From Middle English aube, awbe, albe, abbe, from Late Old English albe (but later reinforced by Old French aube, Medieval Latin alba), borrowed from Latin alba (as in tunica alba (“white tunic”), vestis alba (“white garment”)), feminine of albus (“white”). Doublet of alba.

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ALB at a glance

ALB has 3 letters and scores 5 points in Scrabble (A 1 + L 1 + B 3) and 7 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #44,023 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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