Word: SUB
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of SUB
- A submarine.
- A submarine sandwich: a sandwich made on a long bun.
"We can get subs at that deli."
- A substitute, often in sports.
"She worked as a sub until she got her teaching certificate."
- To substitute for.
- To work as a substitute teacher, especially in primary and secondary education.
- To replace (a player) with a substitute.
"He never really made a contribution to the match, so it was no surprise when he was subbed at half time."
- To coat with a layer of adhering material; to planarize by means of such a coating.
- To prepare (a slide) with a layer of transparent substance to support and/or fix the sample.
- Under.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Likely formed with the Latin prefix "sub-", meaning "under, below, or secondary".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Please ensure you spell "sub" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "sub" can significantly improve your writing style."
๐ก 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!
๐ฏ 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) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SUB a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SUB worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SUB? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SUB:
- # the sub effect
- # master of sub
- # playing with sub
- # in terms of sub
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