Is “Carb” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
CARB
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Invalid

Meaning of Carb

/kɑːb/

noun
  1. 1.Clipping of carburettor / carburetor.

    This is what controls the flow of fuel into the carb.

Synonyms: carbie, carby

noun
  1. 1.(nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.

    These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs).

  2. 2.(by extension, metonym) Any food rich in starch or other carbohydrates.

    I'm cutting down on carbohydrates like bread and pasta.

Synonyms: carb, saccharide