Is AB a Scrabble Word? Yes! (Score 4 Points)
Yes, AB is a valid Scrabble word worth 4 points in both TWL and SOWPODS. It's an informal term for an abdominal muscle — the same "abs" you hear about in fitness. With B worth 3 points, AB is a solid 2-letter play for offloading B while setting up extensions like ABS or ABB.
AB
4 points · A=1, B=3 · An abdominal muscle (informal)
Valid in both TWL (Tournament Word List) and SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words). AB is the shortened form of "abdominal" — used casually to refer to stomach muscles. One of the better 2-letter B words thanks to B's 3-point value.
4
Points
Both
TWL + SOWPODS
9 A-tiles
Available
2 B-tiles
In the Bag
AB Extensions: Build From It
AB Strategy: When to Play It
B-dump play: Only 2 B-tiles in the bag, so drawing one is common. AB gives you 4 points while clearing B from your rack. Better than holding B for a turn hoping for a longer word.
Setup for ABS: Play AB, then next turn add S to make ABS (5pts). Or hook it into longer words like ABLE, ABED. The A-B combination opens many 4+ letter extensions.
Parallel plays: Place AB parallel to an existing word to form crosswords. B on a DLS scores 6 from one tile. A is easy to cross with (AA, AD, AE, AG, AH, AI, AL, AM, AN, AR, AS, AT, AW, AX, AY).
💡 Did You Know?
AB is one of several valid 2-letter words starting with A that use a consonant worth 3+ points: AB (4pts) and AX (9pts). This makes it a reliable A-word when you need to score while dumping a tricky consonant.
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