DRIBBLE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is DRIBBLE a Scrabble word?
Yes. DRIBBLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 12 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
saliva spilling from the mouth
- the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
- saliva spilling from the mouth
- flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; "there's a drip through the roof"
- let saliva drivel from the mouth; "The baby drooled"
- propel; "Carry the ball"; "dribble the ball"
- let or cause to fall in drops; "dribble oil into the mixture"
- run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream; "water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose"; "reports began to dribble in"
Synonyms
dribbling, drool, drivel, slobber, drip, trickle, slabber, slaver, carry, drop, filter
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
DRIBBLE scores 12 points before board multipliers.
- D = 2
- R = 1
- I = 1
- B = 3
- B = 3
- L = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: B×2, D×1, E×1, I×1, L×1, R×1
Anagrams of DRIBBLE
Similar 7-letter words
Crossword relevance
DRIBBLE is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with D, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "DRIBBLE — saliva spilling from the mouth" (12 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
DRIBBLE 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 DRIBBLE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
DRIBBLE (noun): the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks. Additional senses: saliva spilling from the mouth; flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; "there's a drip through the roof"; let saliva drivel from the mouth; "The baby drooled".
In standard Scrabble scoring, DRIBBLE totals 12 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. DRIBBLE 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.
DRIBBLE is 7 letters long, begins with D, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram BBDEILR. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 7-letter entries, DRIBBLE ranks by raw score (12 points). Anagram alternatives include DIBBLER — 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, DRIBBLE carries 2 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on D or E are common study angles; browse words starting with D and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
DRIBBLE is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with D, 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 DRIBBLE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that DRIBBLE contains B, D, E, I, L, R helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as d?????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside DRIBBLE include BB, BL, DR — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: D, R, I, 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 dribble directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 12 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 DRIBBLE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "DRIBBLE — saliva spilling from the mouth" (12 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 DRIBBLE a valid Scrabble word?
- DRIBBLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 12 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 DRIBBLE worth in Scrabble?
- DRIBBLE is worth 12 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: saliva spilling from the mouth. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does DRIBBLE mean?
- DRIBBLE (noun): the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks. Additional senses: saliva spilling from the mouth; flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; "there's a drip through the roof"; let saliva drivel from the mouth; "The baby drooled". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of DRIBBLE?
- DRIBBLE scores 12 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 DRIBBLE have anagrams?
- Yes. DRIBBLE 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 DRIBBLE?
- DRIBBLE has 7 letters, starts with D, ends with E, and uses the alphagram BBDEILR (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find DRIBBLE?
- 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 DRIBBLE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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