BOGGLES
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of BOGGLES
Either literally or figuratively to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.
"The dogs went on, but the horse boggled at the sudden appearance of the strange beast."
To be bewildered, dumbfounded, or confused.
"He boggled at the surprising news."
To confuse or mystify; overwhelm.
"The oddities of quantum mechanics can boggle the minds of students and experienced physicists alike."
Examples of BOGGLES in a Sentence
- "The dogs went on, but the horse boggled at the sudden appearance of the strange beast."
- "He boggled at the surprising news."
- "The oddities of quantum mechanics can boggle the minds of students and experienced physicists alike."
Word Details
Is BOGGLES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BOGGLES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BOGGLES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.
Letter Values for BOGGLES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | o | g | g | l | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BOGGLES
87 words from the letters in BOGGLES
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How to Use BOGGLES in Word Games
BOGGLES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since BOGGLES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BOGGLES to find 87 additional valid words.