How many points is DRIBBLE worth in Scrabble?

DRIBBLE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DRIBBLE?

DRIBBLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to DRIBBLE?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DRIBBLET. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DRIBBLE

12 pts

DRIBBLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points. DRIBBLE is a verb form of drivel. DRIVEL means "to let saliva flow from the mouth".

Meaning & examples

/dɹɪ.bl̩/

Pronunciation: /ˈdɹɪ.b(ə)l/

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noun

Drool; saliva.
A weak, unsteady stream; a trickle.
A small amount of a liquid.

verb

(basketball, soccer) In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly
To let saliva drip from the mouth, to drool
To fall in drops or an unsteady stream, to trickle

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DRIBBLE is a verb form of drivel. DRIVEL means "to let saliva flow from the mouth".

In a sentence: "They dribble."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DRIBBLE. It scores 12 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DRIVEL10 pts

Word forms

Related words

DRIBBLER13 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after DRIBBLE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

DRIBBLET13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DRIBBLE, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 12

DRIBBLE Scrabble FAQ

Is DRIBBLE a Scrabble word?: DRIBBLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 12 points.
What does DRIBBLE mean?: DRIBBLE is a verb form of drivel. DRIVEL means "to let saliva flow from the mouth".
How do you use DRIBBLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They dribble."
How many points is DRIBBLE worth in Scrabble?: DRIBBLE is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DRIBBLE?: DRIBBLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DRIBBLE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DRIBBLET. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.