Words Containing RUB

284 words contain RUB anywhere. Scores range up to 25 points (MONEYGRUBBINGS), averaging 14.3 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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A yellow pigment in bile formed by the breakdown of hemoglobin.

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Plural of BILIRUBIN.

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A grub that eats sugar cane roots.

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Plural of CANEGRUB.

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A sweet or innocent child, often depicted as a winged baby.

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Having the innocent, sweet look of a cherub.

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Archaic form of cherubic.

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In an innocent and sweet manner.

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Plural of cherub; angels with wings.

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Relating to cherubim.

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Plural of CHERUBIM.

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Obsolete form of cherub.

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Plural of CHERUBIN.

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Resembling a cherub.

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Plural of CHERUB.

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An Irish dish of boiled pigs' feet.

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Plural of CRUBEEN.

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An anthracycline antibiotic used in cancer treatment.

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Plural of DAUNORUBICIN.

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An antibiotic used as a chemotherapy drug.

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Plural of DOXORUBICIN.

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To beat or thrash someone or something soundly.

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Past tense of DRUB.

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Agent noun of DRUB.

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Plural of DRUBBER.

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Present participle of DRUB.

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Plural of DRUBBING.

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Third-person singular present tense of DRUB.

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A reddening of the skin, a blush.

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Plural of ERUBESCENCE.

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Plural of ERUBESCENCY.

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Alternative form of erubescence.

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Reddish or becoming red; blushing.

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Another name for the mineral bornite.

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Plural of ERUBESCITE.

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An insect larva, especially of a beetle.

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Past tense of GRUB.

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Agent noun of GRUB.

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Plural of GRUBBER.

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More grubby; dirtier or more unkempt.

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Dirtiest; most grubby.

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In a grubby, dirty manner.

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The state of being dirty or grimy.

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Plural of GRUBBINESS.

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Present participle of GRUB.

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To grope or feel around in the dark.

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Past tense of GRUBBLE.

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Third-person singular present tense of GRUBBLE.

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Present participle of GRUBBLE.

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Dirty and in need of washing.

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Plural of GRUB.

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Money or supplies advanced for a share of future profits.

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Past tense of GRUBSTAKE.

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Agent noun of GRUBSTAKE.

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Plural of GRUBSTAKER.

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Plural of GRUBSTAKE.

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Present participle of GRUBSTAKE.

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Alternative form of Grub Street.

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A grub, especially the larva of an insect.

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Plural of GRUBWORM.

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How many words containing rub are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain RUB anywhere?

MONEYGRUBBINGS scores 25 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.