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Perturb

Yes, perturb is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 11 points in Scrabble.

What does perturb mean?

verb

  1. disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed She was rather perturbed by the news that her father was seriously ill
  2. disturb or interfere with the usual path of an electron or atom The electrons were perturbed by the passing ion
  3. cause a celestial body to deviate from a theoretically regular orbital motion, especially as a result of interposed or extraordinary gravitational pull The orbits of these stars were perturbed by the passings of a comet

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for perturb

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants2 / 5
Scrabble points11
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of perturb

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters PERTURB.

Words you can make from perturb

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Frequently asked questions

Is perturb a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Perturb is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is perturb worth in Scrabble?

Perturb is worth 11 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does perturb mean?

Perturb means: disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed.