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Word: CAB

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
C 3 A 1 B 3
Length 3 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /kหˆรฆb/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 7 pts
WWF Score 9 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 1
Consonants 2
Unique Letters 3
Top Tile C (3 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Beginner
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of CAB

noun
  1. A taxi; a taxicab.
  2. Compartment at the front of a truck or train for the driver

    "a cab ride"

  3. Shelter at the top of an air traffic control tower or fire lookout tower
verb
  1. To travel by taxicab.
noun
  1. A former Hebrew unit of volume, about equal to 1.3 L as a dry measure or 1.25 L as a liquid measure.
noun
  1. Initialism of chest compressions, airway and breathing.
  2. Initialism of caffeinated alcoholic beverage.
noun
  1. An arcade cabinet, the unit in which a video game is housed in a gaming arcade.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "cab" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "cab" conveys a high level of precision."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 7 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 9 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CAB a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
CAB is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is CAB worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, CAB is worth 7 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 9 points.
How many syllables are in CAB? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in CAB.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CAB:

  • # the cab effect
  • # master of cab
  • # playing with cab
  • # in terms of cab

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Hook Words

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Sub-words

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Word Family

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Same Length Words (3 Letters)

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