BLEMISH
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is BLEMISH a Scrabble word?
Yes. BLEMISH is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 14 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
mar or impair with a flaw; "her face was blemished"
- a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish"
- add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective
- mar or impair with a flaw; "her face was blemished"
- mar or spoil the appearance of; "scars defaced her cheeks"; "The vandals disfigured the statue"
Synonyms
defect, mar, flaw, spot, deface, disfigure
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
BLEMISH scores 14 points before board multipliers.
- B = 3
- L = 1
- E = 1
- M = 3
- I = 1
- S = 1
- H = 4
Letter counts: B×1, E×1, H×1, I×1, L×1, M×1, S×1
BLEMISH has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
BLEMISH is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with B, ends with H, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "BLEMISH — mar or impair with a flaw; "her face was blemished"" (14 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
BLEMISH is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is BLEMISH a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
BLEMISH (noun): a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish". Additional senses: add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective; mar or impair with a flaw; "her face was blemished"; mar or spoil the appearance of; "scars defaced her cheeks"; "The vandals disfigured the statue".
In standard Scrabble scoring, BLEMISH totals 14 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. BLEMISH relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
BLEMISH is 7 letters long, begins with B, ends with H, and sorts to the alphagram BEHILMS. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so BLEMISH is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 7-letter entries, BLEMISH ranks by raw score (14 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, BLEMISH carries 2 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on B or H are common study angles; browse words starting with B and words ending with H to rehearse parallel sets.
BLEMISH is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with B, ends with H, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like BLEMISH frequently cross shorter words; knowing that BLEMISH contains B, E, H, I, L, M, S helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as b?????h to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside BLEMISH include BL, EM, MI — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: B, L, E, M, I, S, H. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble blemish directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 14 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat BLEMISH as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "BLEMISH — mar or impair with a flaw; "her face was blemished"" (14 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is BLEMISH a valid Scrabble word?
- BLEMISH is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 14 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is BLEMISH worth in Scrabble?
- BLEMISH is worth 14 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: mar or impair with a flaw; "her face was blemished". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does BLEMISH mean?
- BLEMISH (noun): a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish". Additional senses: add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective; mar or impair with a flaw; "her face was blemished"; mar or spoil the appearance of; "scars defaced her cheeks"; "The vandals disfigured the statue". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of BLEMISH?
- BLEMISH scores 14 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 7-letter words.
- Does BLEMISH have anagrams?
- BLEMISH has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in BLEMISH?
- BLEMISH has 7 letters, starts with B, ends with H, and uses the alphagram BEHILMS (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find BLEMISH?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 7-letter results or "contains" patterns that match BLEMISH. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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