DIMPLE
6-letter word
DIMPLE is a valid Scrabble word
Is DIMPLE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DIMPLE has 6 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does DIMPLE Mean?
mark with, or as if with, dimples
a chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
DIMPLE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M or P on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DIMPLE — Word Stats
Is DIMPLE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DIMPLE scores 11 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 11 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 11 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 11 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DIMPLE are M (3 pts), P (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DIMPLE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DIMPLE scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DIMPLE scores 14 pts in WWF vs 11 pts in Scrabble.
Is DIMPLE a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DIMPLE cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DIMPLE has 6 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from DIMPLE's letters: DELIM · DIPLE · IMPED · IMPEL · LEPID · LIMED
Is DIMPLE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DIMPLE is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for DIMPLE:
D__________ED____E Is DIMPLE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DIMPLE is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From DIMPLE
Shorter words hidden in DIMPLE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DIMPLE
Is DIMPLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DIMPLE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DIMPLE in Scrabble?
DIMPLE scores 11 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is DIMPLE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DIMPLE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does DIMPLE mean?
DIMPLE: mark with, or as if with, dimples
Can DIMPLE be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DIMPLE has 6 letters.
What words can you make from DIMPLE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DIMPLE's letters. Short words like DE, DI, DL can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DIMPLE have any anagrams?
Yes — DIMPLE's letters can also spell: LIMPED.
Is DIMPLE in the dictionary?
Yes. DIMPLE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.