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NUBS

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Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Nubs.

Nubs - as a noun

A small lump or protuberance

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nubble10

A small piece

Example: "A nub of coal"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stub6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
part6piece9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

Example: "The gist of the prosecutor's argument"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8centre8core6essence9gist5heart8heart and soulinwardness14kernel10marrow11meat6nitty-grittypith9substance13sum5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive contentcontent9mental object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She clipped off the nubs of the broken pencils."
"The dog gnawed on the nubs of his chew toy."
"The sweater had small nubs of fabric sticking out."
"He filed down the nubs on his skateboard deck."
"She brushed off the dirt from the nubs of the potatoes."
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Word Game Points

Is NUBS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nubs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NUBS has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is NUBS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, nubs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NUBS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is NUBS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nubs is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NUBS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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