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QUIBBLE To argue or complain about a trivial matter; a minor objection or criticism.
Yes. QUIBBLE is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 20 points in Scrabble, 24 in Words With Friends and 23 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | Q | U | I | B | B | L | E | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Words With Friends | 10 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 24 |
| Wordfeud | 10 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 23 |
A quibble is a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter, often seen as petty or unnecessary. As a verb, to quibble means to argue about minor details while potentially missing the larger point. It implies focusing on insignificant aspects rather than substantive issues.
The word captures a particular type of argumentative behavior - finding fault with small details rather than engaging with main arguments. Quibbling is often seen as an avoidance tactic or a sign of pedantry, though sometimes attention to detail is important.
In word games, 'quibble' offers good value as a 7-letter Q word with the common -IBBLE ending. The double B adds extra points while the familiar pattern makes it easier to remember and play than more exotic Q words.
The word 'quibble' originated in the early 17th century, possibly from the obsolete 'quib' meaning a petty objection. Some etymologists link it to Latin 'quibus' (by which things), referring to legal language in documents. The word may have developed from the practice of lawyers arguing over the precise meaning of 'quibus' clauses in legal documents. The association with trivial argumentation has remained constant throughout its history.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of QUIBBLE.
Hooks: no front hooks; back QUIBBLED, QUIBBLER, QUIBBLES.
Words inside QUIBBLE: 21 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: QIBIBLEBLEBBLUBBULBBIBBUBEBBBILEBLUELUBEBEL. See all words from QUIBBLE.