BLUNDER
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is BLUNDER a Scrabble word?
Yes. BLUNDER is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 10 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: verb
make one's way clumsily or blindly; "He fumbled towards the door"
- utter impulsively; "He blurted out the secret"; "He blundered his stupid ideas"
- make one's way clumsily or blindly; "He fumbled towards the door"
- commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake; "I blundered during the job interview"
Synonyms
blurt out, blurt, blunder out, ejaculate, fumble, drop the ball, sin, boob, goof
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
BLUNDER scores 10 points before board multipliers.
- B = 3
- L = 1
- U = 1
- N = 1
- D = 2
- E = 1
- R = 1
Letter counts: B×1, D×1, E×1, L×1, N×1, R×1, U×1
Anagrams of BLUNDER
Similar 7-letter words
Crossword relevance
BLUNDER is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with B, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "BLUNDER — make one's way clumsily or blindly; "He fumbled towards the door"" (10 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
BLUNDER 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 BLUNDER a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
BLUNDER (verb): utter impulsively; "He blurted out the secret"; "He blundered his stupid ideas". Additional senses: make one's way clumsily or blindly; "He fumbled towards the door"; commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake; "I blundered during the job interview".
In standard Scrabble scoring, BLUNDER totals 10 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. BLUNDER 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.
BLUNDER is 7 letters long, begins with B, ends with R, and sorts to the alphagram BDELNRU. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 7-letter entries, BLUNDER ranks by raw score (10 points). Anagram alternatives include BUNDLER — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. 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, BLUNDER carries 2 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on B or R are common study angles; browse words starting with B and words ending with R to rehearse parallel sets.
BLUNDER is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with B, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like BLUNDER frequently cross shorter words; knowing that BLUNDER contains B, D, E, L, N, R, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as b?????r to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside BLUNDER include BL, DE, ND — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: B, L, U, N, D, E, R. 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 blunder directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 10 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 BLUNDER as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "BLUNDER — make one's way clumsily or blindly; "He fumbled towards the door"" (10 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 BLUNDER a valid Scrabble word?
- BLUNDER is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 10 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 BLUNDER worth in Scrabble?
- BLUNDER is worth 10 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: make one's way clumsily or blindly; "He fumbled towards the door". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does BLUNDER mean?
- BLUNDER (verb): utter impulsively; "He blurted out the secret"; "He blundered his stupid ideas". Additional senses: make one's way clumsily or blindly; "He fumbled towards the door"; commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake; "I blundered during the job interview". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of BLUNDER?
- BLUNDER scores 10 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 BLUNDER have anagrams?
- Yes. BLUNDER has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in BLUNDER?
- BLUNDER has 7 letters, starts with B, ends with R, and uses the alphagram BDELNRU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find BLUNDER?
- 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 BLUNDER. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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