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Unable
u 1n 1a 1b 3l 1e 1
About 3 syllables
adjective · 6 letters · Very common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does unable mean?
adjective
(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
“unable to get to town without a car”
(usually followed by `to') lacking necessary physical or mental ability
“dyslexics are unable to learn to read adequately”
lacking in power or forcefulness
“an ineffectual ruler”
Synonymsineffectiveineffectual
Is UNABLE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is UNABLE worth?
Scrabble
8 ptsWords With Friends
12 ptsWordfeud
10 ptsNYT Crossplay
11 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in UNABLE
Hooks for UNABLE
Add one letter to the front or back of UNABLE to make another word.
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Unable: quick answers
Is UNABLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. UNABLE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 8 points before board bonuses.
How many points is UNABLE worth?
UNABLE scores 8 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends, 10 in Wordfeud and 11 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does unable mean?
As an adjective, unable means “(usually followed by `to') not having the necessary means or skill or know-how”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in UNABLE?
You can make 59 shorter words from UNABLE, such as ABUNE, BALUN, ABLE, ALBE. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of UNABLE?
UNABLE rearranges into NEBULA, UNBALE.