1adjective
(usually followed by ‘to’) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
“able to swim”
01 Word definition
able
4 letters · 2 vowels · 2 consonants
Is ABLE a word?
Yes. ABLE is a 4-letter adjective. (usually followed by ‘to’) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
A-B-L-EHow do you spell ABLE?
ABLE contains 4 letters, begins with A, and ends with E.
Check another spelling →Meaning and definition
2adjective
have the skills and qualifications to do things well
“able teachers”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗capable
02 Letter breakdown
How is ABLE spelled?
A1B2L3E4
03 Word-game status
Can you play ABLE?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 6 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 8 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About ABLE.
How do you spell ABLE?
ABLE is spelled A-B-L-E. It contains 4 letters.