Is BUNGLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, BUNGLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does BUNGLE mean?
- noun
an embarrassing mistake
- verb
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
“I botched the dinner and we had to eat out”
- verb
spoil by behaving clumsily or foolishly
“I bungled it!”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
6
Letters
B (3) + U (1) + N (1) + G (2) + L (1) + E (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
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