CAPABLE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is CAPABLE a Scrabble word?
Yes. CAPABLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 13 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: adjective
(followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for; "no one believed her capable of murder"
- having the requisite qualities for; "equal to the task"; "the work isn't up to the standard I require"
- (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability; "capable of winning"; "capable of hard work"; "capable of walking on two feet"
- (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for; "no one believed her capable of murder"
- have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"
- possibly accepting or permitting; "a passage capable of misinterpretation"; "open to interpretation"; "an issue open to question"; "the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation"
Synonyms
adequate to(p), equal to(p), up to(p), able, open, subject
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
CAPABLE scores 13 points before board multipliers.
- C = 3
- A = 1
- P = 3
- A = 1
- B = 3
- L = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: A×2, B×1, C×1, E×1, L×1, P×1
Anagrams of CAPABLE
Similar 7-letter words
Crossword relevance
CAPABLE is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with C, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "CAPABLE — (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for; "no one believed her capable of murder"" (13 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
CAPABLE 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 CAPABLE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
CAPABLE (adjective): having the requisite qualities for; "equal to the task"; "the work isn't up to the standard I require". Additional senses: (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability; "capable of winning"; "capable of hard work"; "capable of walking on two feet"; (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for; "no one believed her capable of murder"; have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable".
In standard Scrabble scoring, CAPABLE totals 13 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. CAPABLE 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.
CAPABLE is 7 letters long, begins with C, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram AABCELP. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 7-letter entries, CAPABLE ranks by raw score (13 points). Anagram alternatives include PACABLE — 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, CAPABLE carries 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on C or E are common study angles; browse words starting with C and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
CAPABLE is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with C, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like CAPABLE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that CAPABLE contains A, B, C, E, L, P helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as c?????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside CAPABLE include AB, AP, BL — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: C, A, P, B, L, E. 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 capable directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 13 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 CAPABLE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "CAPABLE — (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for; "no one believed her capable of murder"" (13 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 CAPABLE a valid Scrabble word?
- CAPABLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 13 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 CAPABLE worth in Scrabble?
- CAPABLE is worth 13 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for; "no one believed her capable of murder". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does CAPABLE mean?
- CAPABLE (adjective): having the requisite qualities for; "equal to the task"; "the work isn't up to the standard I require". Additional senses: (usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability; "capable of winning"; "capable of hard work"; "capable of walking on two feet"; (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for; "no one believed her capable of murder"; have the skills and qualifications to do things well; "able teachers"; "a capable administrator"; "children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of CAPABLE?
- CAPABLE scores 13 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 CAPABLE have anagrams?
- Yes. CAPABLE 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 CAPABLE?
- CAPABLE has 7 letters, starts with C, ends with E, and uses the alphagram AABCELP (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find CAPABLE?
- 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 CAPABLE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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