nub

NOUN /nəb/

3 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH N

nub is a valid 3-letter word worth 5 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS

N1U1B3

1 + 1 + 3 =5 PTS

DOUBLE WORD → 10TRIPLE WORD → 15

MEANING

What does nub mean?

NOUN · 3 SENSES

1

A small lump or protuberance.

SYNONYMS

BROADER

SWELLING BULGE BUMP EXCRESCENCE EXTRUSION GIBBOSITY GIBBOUSNESS HUMP

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2

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

“the nub of the story”

SYNONYMS

CENTER CENTRE CORE ESSENCE GIST HEART HEART AND SOUL INWARDNESS

BROADER

MENTAL OBJECT COGNITIVE CONTENT CONTENT

NARROWER

HYPOSTASIS QUINTESSENCE STUFF HAECCEITY BARE BONES QUIDDITY

3

A small piece.

“a nub of coal”

SYNONYMS

BROADER

NARROWER

AT THE BOARD

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