WASHABLE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is WASHABLE a Scrabble word?
Yes. WASHABLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 16 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
capable of being washed without injury; "washable woolens"; "acrylic blankets are both warm and washable"
WASHABLE (adjective): capable of being washed without injury; "washable woolens"; "acrylic blankets are both warm and washable".
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
WASHABLE scores 16 points before board multipliers.
- W = 4
- A = 1
- S = 1
- H = 4
- A = 1
- B = 3
- L = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: A×2, B×1, E×1, H×1, L×1, S×1, W×1
WASHABLE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
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Crossword relevance
WASHABLE is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with W, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "WASHABLE — capable of being washed without injury; "washable woolens"; "acrylic blankets are both warm and washable"" (16 Scrabble points).
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Complete word guide
WASHABLE 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 WASHABLE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
WASHABLE (adjective): capable of being washed without injury; "washable woolens"; "acrylic blankets are both warm and washable".
In standard Scrabble scoring, WASHABLE totals 16 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. WASHABLE 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.
WASHABLE is 8 letters long, begins with W, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram AABEHLSW. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so WASHABLE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 8-letter entries, WASHABLE ranks by raw score (16 points). 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, WASHABLE carries 3 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on W or E are common study angles; browse words starting with W and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
WASHABLE is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with W, 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 WASHABLE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that WASHABLE contains A, B, E, H, L, S, W helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as w??????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside WASHABLE include AB, BL, HA — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: W, A, S, H, 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 washable directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 16 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 WASHABLE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "WASHABLE — capable of being washed without injury; "washable woolens"; "acrylic blankets are both warm and washable"" (16 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 WASHABLE a valid Scrabble word?
- WASHABLE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 16 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 WASHABLE worth in Scrabble?
- WASHABLE is worth 16 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: capable of being washed without injury; "washable woolens"; "acrylic blankets are both warm and washable". See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does WASHABLE mean?
- WASHABLE (adjective): capable of being washed without injury; "washable woolens"; "acrylic blankets are both warm and washable". (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of WASHABLE?
- WASHABLE scores 16 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 WASHABLE have anagrams?
- WASHABLE 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 WASHABLE?
- WASHABLE has 8 letters, starts with W, ends with E, and uses the alphagram AABEHLSW (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find WASHABLE?
- 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 WASHABLE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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