How many points is GARBLES worth in Scrabble?

GARBLES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept GARBLES?

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

Can you add a letter to GARBLES?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GARBLESS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

GARBLES

10 pts

GARBLES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points. GARBLES is a verb form of garble. GARBLE means "jumble (a story, quotation, etc), esp unintentionally".

Meaning & examples

verb

To pick out such parts (of a text) as may serve a purpose; to mutilate; to pervert
Example: to garble a quotation
To make false by mutilation or addition
Example: The editor garbled the story.
To sift or bolt, to separate the fine or valuable parts of from the coarse and useless parts, or from dross or dirt
Example: to garble spices

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

GARBLES is a verb form of garble. GARBLE means "jumble (a story, quotation, etc), esp unintentionally".

In a sentence: "They garbles."

Share GARBLES

Check the Scrabble meaning of GARBLES. It scores 10 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

GARBLE9 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after GARBLES. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

GARBLESS11 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 10

GARBLES Scrabble FAQ

Is GARBLES a Scrabble word?: GARBLES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 10 points.
What does GARBLES mean?: GARBLES is a verb form of garble. GARBLE means "jumble (a story, quotation, etc), esp unintentionally".
How do you use GARBLES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They garbles."
How many points is GARBLES worth in Scrabble?: GARBLES is worth 10 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept GARBLES?: GARBLES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to GARBLES?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes GARBLESS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.