HOBBLE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is HOBBLE a Scrabble word?
Yes. HOBBLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 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: noun
a shackle for the ankles or feet
- the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
- a shackle for the ankles or feet
- strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison; "hobble race horses"
- walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day"
- hamper the action or progress of; "The chairman was hobbled by the all-powerful dean"
Synonyms
hitch, limp, fetter, hopple, gimp
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
HOBBLE scores 13 points before board multipliers.
- H = 4
- O = 1
- B = 3
- B = 3
- L = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: B×2, E×1, H×1, L×1, O×1
HOBBLE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
HOBBLE is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with H, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "HOBBLE — a shackle for the ankles or feet" (13 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
HOBBLE 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 HOBBLE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
HOBBLE (noun): the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg. Additional senses: a shackle for the ankles or feet; strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison; "hobble race horses"; walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day".
In standard Scrabble scoring, HOBBLE 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. HOBBLE 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.
HOBBLE is 6 letters long, begins with H, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram BBEHLO. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so HOBBLE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 6-letter entries, HOBBLE ranks by raw score (13 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, HOBBLE carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on H or E are common study angles; browse words starting with H and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
HOBBLE is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with H, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like HOBBLE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that HOBBLE contains B, E, H, L, O helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as h????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside HOBBLE include BB, BL, HO — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: H, O, 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 hobble 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 HOBBLE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "HOBBLE — a shackle for the ankles or feet" (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 HOBBLE a valid Scrabble word?
- HOBBLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 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 HOBBLE worth in Scrabble?
- HOBBLE is worth 13 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a shackle for the ankles or feet. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does HOBBLE mean?
- HOBBLE (noun): the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg. Additional senses: a shackle for the ankles or feet; strap the foreleg and hind leg together on each side (of a horse) in order to keep the legs on the same side moving in unison; "hobble race horses"; walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury; "The old woman hobbles down to the store every day". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of HOBBLE?
- HOBBLE 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 6-letter words.
- Does HOBBLE have anagrams?
- HOBBLE has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in HOBBLE?
- HOBBLE has 6 letters, starts with H, ends with E, and uses the alphagram BBEHLO (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find HOBBLE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match HOBBLE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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