Baffle

/ˈbæfl̩/

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts6 letters

Definition of Baffle

noun

A device used to dampen the effects of such things as sound, light, or fluid. Specifically, a baffle is a surface which is placed inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one part to another, without preventing motion altogether.
"Tanker trucks use baffles to keep the liquids inside from sloshing around."
An architectural feature designed to confuse enemies or make them vulnerable.
(coal mining) A lever for operating the throttle valve of a winding engine.

verb

To publicly disgrace, especially of a recreant knight.
To hoodwink or deceive (someone).
To bewilder completely; to confuse or perplex.
"I am baffled by the contradictions and omissions in the instructions."
To foil; to thwart.
To struggle in vain.
"A ship baffles with the winds."

Anagrams of Baffle

No exact anagrams found for "baffle". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "baffle" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

BA...Words starting with "ba"...LEWords ending with "le"All 6-letter words Unscramble "baffle"

Letter Values

b3

a1

f4

f4

l1

e1

Total: 14 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "baffle"All 6-Letter Words Words Starting With "B"

Rhymes With Baffle

abatable abaxile abdicable abele able abolishable abominable abradable abrogable absorbable abstractable abubble

Related 6-Letter Words

baaing baalim baases babble babels babied babier babies babkas babool baboon baboos babuls baccae bached

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Baffle"

Baffle is a 6-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Baffle" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "baffle" is a medium-scoring word.