Word: TAB
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
Smart Word Insights & Strategy
Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of TAB
- A small flap or strip of material attached to something, for holding, manipulation, identification, opening etc.
- An ear.
- (by extension) A navigational widget, resembling a physical tab, for switching between documents or sets of controls.
- To affix with tabs; to label.
- A restaurant bill.
- Credit account, e.g., in a shop or bar; slate
"Put this round on my tab, will you, barman."
- A space character that extends to the next aligned column, traditionally used for tabulation.
- To use the Tab key on a computer to advance the cursor or move the input focus, or on a typewriter to advance the carriage.
- A cigarette.
"Giv'is a tab man!"
- A form of musical notation indicating fingering rather than the pitch of notes, commonly used for stringed instruments.
- (British slang) A student of Cambridge University.
- A tabloid newspaper.
- A tablet, especially one containing illicit drugs.
- A tableau curtain.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "tab", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "tab" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
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 | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TAB a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TAB worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TAB? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TAB:
- # the tab effect
- # master of tab
- # playing with tab
- # in terms of tab
Word Family
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