Swab
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To clean or wipe a surface by washing it with an absorbent material or mop.
“She swabbed the deck thoroughly before the ship's inspection.”
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Starts with SW, a common opener, ends in AB which narrows choices quickly.
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Worth 9 points, hooks to SWABS, the W and B are both useful high-value tiles.
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