/dɪb/
verbnoun

Is DIB a Scrabble word?

Yes. DIB is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 7 in Words With Friends.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Meaning To dig a hole by poking; especially, to dig a small hole in soil for the purpose of planting a bulb or seed.

Verb 2 meanings

  1. To dig a hole by poking; especially, to dig a small hole in soil for the purpose of planting a bulb or seed.

  2. To move in a rapid, cautious manner; especially, with movement like a mouse or rat.

Noun 2 meanings

  1. A dibber (gardening tool).

  2. One of the small bones in the knee joints of sheep uniting the bones above and below the joints.

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

Where it comes from

Etymology

Variation of dip and/or dab.

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DIB at a glance

DIB has 3 letters and scores 6 points in Scrabble (D 2 + I 1 + B 3) and 7 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #57,202 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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