Is “Dab” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
DAB
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
Valid

Meaning of Dab

/dæb/

noun
  1. 1.A soft tap or blow; a blow or peck from a bird's beak; an aimed blow.

  2. 2.A soft, playful box given in greeting or approval.

  3. 3.A small amount, a blob of some soft or wet substance.

    a dab of glue

Synonyms: blob

verb
  1. 1.To press lightly in a repetitive motion with a soft object without rubbing.

    I dabbed my face with a towel.

  2. 2.To apply a substance in this way.

    He dabbed moisturizing liquid on his face.

  3. 3.To strike by a thrust; to hit with a sudden blow or thrust.

adverb
  1. 1.With a dab, or sudden contact.