BOGGLING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of BOGGLING
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 BOGGLING 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 BOGGLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BOGGLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BOGGLING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BOGGLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | o | g | g | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BOGGLING
69 words from the letters in BOGGLING
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How to Use BOGGLING in Word Games
BOGGLING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BOGGLING to find 69 additional valid words.