TROUBLE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is TROUBLE a Scrabble word?
Yes. TROUBLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 9 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
cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
- an effort that is inconvenient; "I went to a lot of trouble"; "he won without any trouble"; "had difficulty walking"; "finished the test only with great difficulty"
- a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"
- an event causing distress or pain; "what is the trouble?"; "heart trouble"
- an angry disturbance; "he didn't want to make a fuss"; "they had labor trouble"; "a spot of bother"
- a strong feeling of anxiety; "his worry over the prospect of being fired"; "it is not work but worry that kills"; "he wanted to die and end his troubles"
- an unwanted pregnancy; "he got several girls in trouble"
- cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
- disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed; "She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill"
- move deeply; "This book upset me"; "A troubling thought"
- take the trouble to do something; concern oneself; "He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday"; "Don't bother, please"
- to cause inconvenience or discomfort to; "Sorry to trouble you, but..."
Synonyms
difficulty, problem, fuss, bother, hassle, worry, ail, pain, perturb, unhinge, disquiet, cark, distract, disorder, disturb, upset
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
TROUBLE scores 9 points before board multipliers.
- T = 1
- R = 1
- O = 1
- U = 1
- B = 3
- L = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: B×1, E×1, L×1, O×1, R×1, T×1, U×1
Anagrams of TROUBLE
Similar 7-letter words
Crossword relevance
TROUBLE is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with T, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "TROUBLE — cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed" (9 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
TROUBLE 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 TROUBLE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
TROUBLE (noun): an effort that is inconvenient; "I went to a lot of trouble"; "he won without any trouble"; "had difficulty walking"; "finished the test only with great difficulty". Additional senses: a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"; an event causing distress or pain; "what is the trouble?"; "heart trouble"; an angry disturbance; "he didn't want to make a fuss"; "they had labor trouble"; "a spot of bother".
In standard Scrabble scoring, TROUBLE totals 9 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. TROUBLE 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.
TROUBLE is 7 letters long, begins with T, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram BELORTU. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 7-letter entries, TROUBLE ranks by raw score (9 points). Anagram alternatives include BOULTER — 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, TROUBLE carries 3 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on T or E are common study angles; browse words starting with T and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
TROUBLE is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with T, 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 TROUBLE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that TROUBLE contains B, E, L, O, R, T, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as t?????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside TROUBLE include BL, UB, LE — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: T, R, O, U, 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 trouble directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 9 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 TROUBLE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "TROUBLE — cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed" (9 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 TROUBLE a valid Scrabble word?
- TROUBLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 letters, 9 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 TROUBLE worth in Scrabble?
- TROUBLE is worth 9 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does TROUBLE mean?
- TROUBLE (noun): an effort that is inconvenient; "I went to a lot of trouble"; "he won without any trouble"; "had difficulty walking"; "finished the test only with great difficulty". Additional senses: a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"; an event causing distress or pain; "what is the trouble?"; "heart trouble"; an angry disturbance; "he didn't want to make a fuss"; "they had labor trouble"; "a spot of bother". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of TROUBLE?
- TROUBLE scores 9 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 TROUBLE have anagrams?
- Yes. TROUBLE 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 TROUBLE?
- TROUBLE has 7 letters, starts with T, ends with E, and uses the alphagram BELORTU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find TROUBLE?
- 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 TROUBLE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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