DURABLE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is DURABLE a Scrabble word?
Yes. DURABLE 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: adjective
capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay; "durable denim jeans"
- existing for a long time; "hopes for a durable peace"; "a long-lasting friendship"
- very long lasting; "less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys"; "the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent"
- capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay; "durable denim jeans"
Synonyms
lasting, long-lasting, long-lived, indestructible, perdurable, undestroyable, long-wearing
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
DURABLE scores 10 points before board multipliers.
- D = 2
- U = 1
- R = 1
- A = 1
- B = 3
- L = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: A×1, B×1, D×1, E×1, L×1, R×1, U×1
Anagrams of DURABLE
Similar 7-letter words
Crossword relevance
DURABLE 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: "DURABLE — capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay; "durable denim jeans"" (10 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
DURABLE 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 DURABLE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
DURABLE (adjective): existing for a long time; "hopes for a durable peace"; "a long-lasting friendship". Additional senses: very long lasting; "less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys"; "the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent"; capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay; "durable denim jeans".
In standard Scrabble scoring, DURABLE 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. DURABLE 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.
DURABLE is 7 letters long, begins with D, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram ABDELRU. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 7-letter entries, DURABLE ranks by raw score (10 points). Anagram alternatives include DELUBRA — 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, DURABLE carries 3 vowels and 4 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.
DURABLE 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 DURABLE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that DURABLE contains A, B, D, E, L, R, U 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 DURABLE include AB, BL, DU — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: D, U, R, A, 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 durable 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 DURABLE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "DURABLE — capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay; "durable denim jeans"" (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 DURABLE a valid Scrabble word?
- DURABLE 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 DURABLE worth in Scrabble?
- DURABLE is worth 10 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay; "durable denim jeans". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does DURABLE mean?
- DURABLE (adjective): existing for a long time; "hopes for a durable peace"; "a long-lasting friendship". Additional senses: very long lasting; "less durable rocks were gradually worn away to form valleys"; "the perdurable granite of the ancient Appalachian spine of the continent"; capable of withstanding wear and tear and decay; "durable denim jeans". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of DURABLE?
- DURABLE 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 DURABLE have anagrams?
- Yes. DURABLE 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 DURABLE?
- DURABLE has 7 letters, starts with D, ends with E, and uses the alphagram ABDELRU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find DURABLE?
- 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 DURABLE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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