THIMBLEBERRY
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is THIMBLEBERRY a Scrabble word?
Yes. THIMBLEBERRY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (12 letters, 24 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
raspberry native to eastern North America having black thimble-shaped fruit
- raspberry native to eastern North America having black thimble-shaped fruit
- white-flowered raspberry of western North America and northern Mexico with thimble-shaped orange berries
- shrubby raspberry of eastern North America having showy rose to purplish flowers and red or orange thimble-shaped fruit
Synonyms
black raspberry, blackcap, blackcap raspberry, rubus occidentalis, salmonberry, salmon berry, rubus parviflorus, flowering raspberry, purple-flowering raspberry, rubus odoratus
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
THIMBLEBERRY scores 24 points before board multipliers.
- T = 1
- H = 4
- I = 1
- M = 3
- B = 3
- L = 1
- E = 1
- B = 3
- E = 1
- R = 1
- R = 1
- Y = 4
Letter counts: B×2, E×2, H×1, I×1, L×1, M×1, R×2, T×1, Y×1
Letter breakdown
THIMBLEBERRY has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
THIMBLEBERRY is a 12-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 12, starts with T, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "THIMBLEBERRY — raspberry native to eastern North America having black thimble-shaped fruit" (24 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
THIMBLEBERRY 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 THIMBLEBERRY a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
THIMBLEBERRY (noun): raspberry native to eastern North America having black thimble-shaped fruit. Additional senses: white-flowered raspberry of western North America and northern Mexico with thimble-shaped orange berries; shrubby raspberry of eastern North America having showy rose to purplish flowers and red or orange thimble-shaped fruit.
In standard Scrabble scoring, THIMBLEBERRY totals 24 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. THIMBLEBERRY 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.
THIMBLEBERRY is 12 letters long, begins with T, ends with Y, and sorts to the alphagram BBEEHILMRRTY. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so THIMBLEBERRY is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 9 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 12-letter entries, THIMBLEBERRY ranks by raw score (24 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include AZOXYBENZOIC, QUIZZABILITY, QUIZZICALITY, AZOXYBENZENE; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, THIMBLEBERRY carries 3 vowels and 9 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on T or Y are common study angles; browse words starting with T and words ending with Y to rehearse parallel sets.
THIMBLEBERRY is a 12-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 12, starts with T, ends with Y, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 12-letter entries like THIMBLEBERRY frequently cross shorter words; knowing that THIMBLEBERRY contains B, E, H, I, L, M, R, T, Y helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as t??????????y to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside THIMBLEBERRY include MB, BE, BL — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: T, H, I, M, B, L, E, R, Y. 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 thimbleberry directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 24 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 THIMBLEBERRY as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "THIMBLEBERRY — raspberry native to eastern North America having black thimble-shaped fruit" (24 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 THIMBLEBERRY a valid Scrabble word?
- THIMBLEBERRY is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (12 letters, 24 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 THIMBLEBERRY worth in Scrabble?
- THIMBLEBERRY is worth 24 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: raspberry native to eastern North America having black thimble-shaped fruit. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does THIMBLEBERRY mean?
- THIMBLEBERRY (noun): raspberry native to eastern North America having black thimble-shaped fruit. Additional senses: white-flowered raspberry of western North America and northern Mexico with thimble-shaped orange berries; shrubby raspberry of eastern North America having showy rose to purplish flowers and red or orange thimble-shaped fruit. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of THIMBLEBERRY?
- THIMBLEBERRY scores 24 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 12-letter words.
- Does THIMBLEBERRY have anagrams?
- THIMBLEBERRY 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 THIMBLEBERRY?
- THIMBLEBERRY has 12 letters, starts with T, ends with Y, and uses the alphagram BBEEHILMRRTY (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find THIMBLEBERRY?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 12-letter results or "contains" patterns that match THIMBLEBERRY. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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