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COB

/kɒb/

3-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 9 Words With Friends points

C 3
O 1
B 3

Meaning of COB

noun
  1. A male swan.
  2. A corncob.
verb
  1. To construct using mud blocks or to seal a wall using mud or an artificial equivalent.
  2. Of growing corn, to have the heads mature into corncobs.
noun
  1. The nut of the common hazel (Corylus avellana); hazelnut.
  2. A specific cultivated variety of hazelnut, also known as the Kentish cobnut.
verb
  1. To beat with a flat instrument; to paddle.
  2. (Northern UK, possibly colloquial) To throw, chuck, lob.
noun
  1. Initialism of contingency operating base.
  2. Acronym of chief of boat.
noun
  1. A cobblestone.
  2. A particle from 64 to 256 mm in diameter, following the Wentworth scale.
noun
  1. Small flat-bottomed fishing boat suitable for launching from a beach, found on the north-east coast of England and in Scotland.
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About the word COB

Is "COB" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "COB" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "COB" worth?

In Scrabble, "COB" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 9 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "COB" mean?

A male swan.

Does "COB" have any anagrams?

No, "COB" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.