ADDLE
/ˈæ.dəl/
5-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 8 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of ADDLE
verb
- (provincial) To earn, earn by labor; earn money or one's living.
- (provincial) To thrive or grow; to ripen.
noun
- A foolish or dull-witted fellow.
noun
- Liquid filth; mire.
- (provincial) Lees; dregs.
verb
- To make addle; to grow addle; to muddle
- To cause fertilised eggs to lose viability, by killing the developing embryo within through shaking, piercing, freezing or oiling, without breaking the shell.
adjective
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Having lost the power of development, and become rotten; putrid.
"addle eggs"
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(by extension) Unfruitful or confused; muddled.
"addle brains"
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Anagrams of ADDLE
dedal7
laded7
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About the word ADDLE
Is "ADDLE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "ADDLE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "ADDLE" worth?
In Scrabble, "ADDLE" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 8 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.
What does "ADDLE" mean?
(provincial) To earn, earn by labor; earn money or one's living.
What are the anagrams of "ADDLE"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as ADDLE: DEDAL, LADED.