Hubcap
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A removable decorative or protective cover that fits over the central hub of a vehicle wheel.
“One of the hubcaps flew off when the car hit the kerb at speed.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
hub·cap
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Synonyms
wheel coverhub cover
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CAP ending is familiar, the UB cluster in the middle is the trickier part to confirm
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points, C and P both score 3, making this an efficient six-letter play
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