VIBRAPHONE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is VIBRAPHONE a Scrabble word?
Yes. VIBRAPHONE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 20 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound
VIBRAPHONE (noun): a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound.
Synonyms
vibraharp, vibes
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
VIBRAPHONE scores 20 points before board multipliers.
- V = 4
- I = 1
- B = 3
- R = 1
- A = 1
- P = 3
- H = 4
- O = 1
- N = 1
- E = 1
Letter counts: A×1, B×1, E×1, H×1, I×1, N×1, O×1, P×1, R×1, V×1
Letter breakdown
VIBRAPHONE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 10-letter words
Crossword relevance
VIBRAPHONE is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with V, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "VIBRAPHONE — a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound" (20 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
VIBRAPHONE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is VIBRAPHONE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
VIBRAPHONE (noun): a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound.
In standard Scrabble scoring, VIBRAPHONE totals 20 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. VIBRAPHONE relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
VIBRAPHONE is 10 letters long, begins with V, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram ABEHINOPRV. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so VIBRAPHONE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 4 vowels, 6 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 10-letter entries, VIBRAPHONE ranks by raw score (20 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include RAZZMATAZZ, QUIZZINGLY, ZYZZOGETON, WHIZZINGLY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, VIBRAPHONE carries 4 vowels and 6 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on V or E are common study angles; browse words starting with V and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
VIBRAPHONE is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with V, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 10-letter entries like VIBRAPHONE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that VIBRAPHONE contains A, B, E, H, I, N, O, P, R, V helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as v????????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside VIBRAPHONE include PH, AP, BR — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: V, I, B, R, A, P, H, O, N, E. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble vibraphone directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 20 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat VIBRAPHONE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "VIBRAPHONE — a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound" (20 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is VIBRAPHONE a valid Scrabble word?
- VIBRAPHONE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 20 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is VIBRAPHONE worth in Scrabble?
- VIBRAPHONE is worth 20 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does VIBRAPHONE mean?
- VIBRAPHONE (noun): a percussion instrument similar to a xylophone but having metal bars and rotating disks in the resonators that produce a vibrato sound. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of VIBRAPHONE?
- VIBRAPHONE scores 20 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 10-letter words.
- Does VIBRAPHONE have anagrams?
- VIBRAPHONE has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in VIBRAPHONE?
- VIBRAPHONE has 10 letters, starts with V, ends with E, and uses the alphagram ABEHINOPRV (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find VIBRAPHONE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 10-letter results or "contains" patterns that match VIBRAPHONE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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