01 Word definition

rubbing

7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants

Is RUBBING a word?

Yes. RUBBING is a 7-letter noun. the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell RUBBING?

R-U-B-B-I-N-G

RUBBING contains 7 letters, begins with R, and ends with G.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

2noun

  1. representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal

Synonyms
friction
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends17points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is RUBBING spelled?

R1U2B3B4I5N6G7
Starts withRUBFirst 3 letters
Ends withINGLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats B
Vowel balance2 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.

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About RUBBING.

How do you spell RUBBING?

RUBBING is spelled R-U-B-B-I-N-G. It contains 7 letters.