TUMBLE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is TUMBLE a Scrabble word?
Yes. TUMBLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 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: noun
roll over and over, back and forth
- a sudden drop from an upright position; "he had a nasty spill on the ice"
- an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
- do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully
- suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat
- put clothes in a tumbling barrel, where they are whirled about in hot air, usually with the purpose of drying; "Wash in warm water and tumble dry"
- fall suddenly and sharply; "Prices tumbled after the devaluation of the currency"
- understand, usually after some initial difficulty; "She didn't know what her classmates were plotting but finally caught on"
- throw together in a confused mass; "They tumbled the teams with no apparent pattern"
- roll over and over, back and forth
- fall down, as if collapsing; "The tower of the World Trade Center tumbled after the plane hit it"
- fall apart; "the building crumbled after the explosion"; "Negotiations broke down"
- fly around; "The clothes tumbled in the dryer"; "rising smoke whirled in the air"
Synonyms
spill, fall, catch on, get wise, get onto, latch on, cotton on, twig, get it, topple, crumble, crumple, break down, collapse, whirl, whirl around
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
TUMBLE scores 10 points before board multipliers.
- T = 1
- U = 1
- M = 3
- B = 3
- L = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: B×1, E×1, L×1, M×1, T×1, U×1
TUMBLE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
TUMBLE is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with T, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "TUMBLE — roll over and over, back and forth" (10 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
TUMBLE 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 TUMBLE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
TUMBLE (noun): a sudden drop from an upright position; "he had a nasty spill on the ice". Additional senses: an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end; do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully; suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat.
In standard Scrabble scoring, TUMBLE 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. TUMBLE 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.
TUMBLE is 6 letters long, begins with T, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram BELMTU. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so TUMBLE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 6-letter entries, TUMBLE ranks by raw score (10 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, TUMBLE carries 2 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.
TUMBLE is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with T, 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 TUMBLE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that TUMBLE contains B, E, L, M, 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 TUMBLE include MB, BL, UM — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: T, U, M, 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 tumble 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 TUMBLE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "TUMBLE — roll over and over, back and forth" (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 TUMBLE a valid Scrabble word?
- TUMBLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 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 TUMBLE worth in Scrabble?
- TUMBLE is worth 10 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: roll over and over, back and forth. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does TUMBLE mean?
- TUMBLE (noun): a sudden drop from an upright position; "he had a nasty spill on the ice". Additional senses: an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end; do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully; suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of TUMBLE?
- TUMBLE 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 6-letter words.
- Does TUMBLE have anagrams?
- TUMBLE 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 TUMBLE?
- TUMBLE has 6 letters, starts with T, ends with E, and uses the alphagram BELMTU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find TUMBLE?
- 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 TUMBLE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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