1noun
a small lump or protuberance
01 Word definition
nub
3 letters · 1 vowel · 2 consonants
Is NUB a word?
Yes. NUB is a 3-letter noun. a small lump or protuberance Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
N-U-BHow do you spell NUB?
NUB contains 3 letters, begins with N, and ends with B.
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2noun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
“the gist of the prosecutor's argument”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗nubblekernelsubstancecorecentercentreessence
02 Letter breakdown
How is NUB spelled?
N1U2B3
03 Word-game status
Can you play NUB?
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
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About NUB.
How do you spell NUB?
NUB is spelled N-U-B. It contains 3 letters.