How many points is HUMBLE worth in Scrabble?

HUMBLE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept HUMBLE?

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

Can you add a letter to HUMBLE?

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

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HUMBLE

13 pts

HUMBLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. HUMBLE is a adjective form of modest. MODEST means "having a moderate regard for oneself".

Meaning & examples

/ˈhʌmbəl/

Pronunciation

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noun

(Baltimore) An arrest based on weak evidence intended to demean or punish the subject.

verb

To defeat or reduce the power, independence, or pride of
To make humble or lowly; to make less proud or arrogant; to make meek and submissive.

Synonyms: abase, degrade, depress, disgrace, humiliate, lower, mortify

adjective

Not pretentious or magnificent; unpretending; unassuming.
Example: He lives in a humble one-bedroom cottage.
Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
Near the ground.

Synonyms: modest, unassuming

Antonyms: arrogant, presumptuous, smug, snobby

noun

A stag that has failed to grow antlers; a cow that has not developed horns.
Especially in hummel corn: grain that lacks awns (beards or bristles), or has had its awns removed (barley, oats, etc.).

verb

Of an animal: to remove the horns; to poll.
To separate (barley, oats, etc.) from the awns.

Synonyms: poll

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adjective

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

HUMBLE is a adjective form of modest. MODEST means "having a moderate regard for oneself".

In a sentence: "It is humble."

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Base words

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MODEST9 pts

Word forms

Related words

HUMBLINGLY21 pts

Back hooks

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Shorter words from these letters

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Letter Values

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HUMBLE Scrabble FAQ

Is HUMBLE a Scrabble word?: HUMBLE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
What does HUMBLE mean?: HUMBLE is a adjective form of modest. MODEST means "having a moderate regard for oneself".
How do you use HUMBLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is humble."
How many points is HUMBLE worth in Scrabble?: HUMBLE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept HUMBLE?: HUMBLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to HUMBLE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes HUMBLED, HUMBLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.