FALLIBLE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is FALLIBLE a Scrabble word?
Yes. FALLIBLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 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
likely to fail or make errors; "everyone is fallible to some degree"
- likely to fail or make errors; "everyone is fallible to some degree"
- wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings; "I'm only a fallible human"; "frail humanity"
Synonyms
frail, imperfect, weak
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
FALLIBLE scores 13 points before board multipliers.
- F = 4
- A = 1
- L = 1
- L = 1
- I = 1
- B = 3
- L = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: A×1, B×1, E×1, F×1, I×1, L×3
Anagrams of FALLIBLE
Similar 8-letter words
Crossword relevance
FALLIBLE is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with F, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "FALLIBLE — likely to fail or make errors; "everyone is fallible to some degree"" (13 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
FALLIBLE 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 FALLIBLE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
FALLIBLE (adjective): likely to fail or make errors; "everyone is fallible to some degree". Additional senses: wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings; "I'm only a fallible human"; "frail humanity".
In standard Scrabble scoring, FALLIBLE 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. FALLIBLE 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.
FALLIBLE is 8 letters long, begins with F, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram ABEFILLL. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 8-letter entries, FALLIBLE ranks by raw score (13 points). Anagram alternatives include FILLABLE — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include ZYZZYVAS, QUIZZIFY, QUIZZERY, QUIZZISH; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, FALLIBLE carries 3 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on F or E are common study angles; browse words starting with F and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
FALLIBLE is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with F, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 8-letter entries like FALLIBLE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that FALLIBLE contains A, B, E, F, I, L helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as f??????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside FALLIBLE include BL, FA, IB — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: F, A, L, I, B, 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 fallible 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 FALLIBLE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "FALLIBLE — likely to fail or make errors; "everyone is fallible to some degree"" (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 FALLIBLE a valid Scrabble word?
- FALLIBLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 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 FALLIBLE worth in Scrabble?
- FALLIBLE is worth 13 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: likely to fail or make errors; "everyone is fallible to some degree". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does FALLIBLE mean?
- FALLIBLE (adjective): likely to fail or make errors; "everyone is fallible to some degree". Additional senses: wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings; "I'm only a fallible human"; "frail humanity". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of FALLIBLE?
- FALLIBLE 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 8-letter words.
- Does FALLIBLE have anagrams?
- Yes. FALLIBLE 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 FALLIBLE?
- FALLIBLE has 8 letters, starts with F, ends with E, and uses the alphagram ABEFILLL (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find FALLIBLE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 8-letter results or "contains" patterns that match FALLIBLE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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