Is “Numb” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
NUMB
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 Numb

/nʌm/

verb
  1. 1.To cause to become numb (physically or emotionally).

    The dentist gave me novocaine to numb my tooth before drilling, thank goodness.

  2. 2.To cause (a feeling) to be less intense.

    He turned to alcohol to numb his pain.

  3. 3.To cause (the mind, faculties, etc.) to be less acute.

Synonyms: benumb, dull, dull

adjective
  1. 1.Physically unable to feel, not having the power of sensation.

    fingers numb with cold

  2. 2.Emotionally unable to feel or respond in a normal way.

    numb with shock; numb with boredom

  3. 3.Causing numbness.

Synonyms: deadened, insensible, stunned