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Nubbly

6 lettersadjectiverare

Updated June 2026

Definition

Having a rough, bumpy texture with small raised lumps, especially describing a fabric.

She chose a nubbly tweed jacket that she knew would wear well through the winter months.

Pronunciation

Syllables

nub·bly

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Synonyms

homespunnubbyslubbedtweedy

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Wordle

Contains double B and ends in Y, the uncommon -BBLY pattern is memorable

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points, the double B and Y both add value making it a strong play

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