Word: BOGGLE
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Definition of BOGGLE
- A scruple or objection.
- A bungle; a botched situation.
- 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."
- A goblin; a frightful spectre or phantom; a bogy or bugbear.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "boggle" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "boggle", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BOGGLE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is BOGGLE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in BOGGLE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BOGGLE:
- # the boggle effect
- # master of boggle
- # playing with boggle
- # in terms of boggle
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