Nubbin
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A small knob or protuberance, particularly an undeveloped fruit or a stunted ear of maize.
“There were only nubbins left on the corn stalks after the poor summer harvest.”
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nub·bin
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Contains double B, the uncommon -BBIN ending makes it distinctive
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Worth 10 points, the double B helps and the word ends in a useful -IN
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