Definition

A person who scrabbles, which means to move quickly or clumsily, often in search of something.

Example

The scrabbler searched through the dirt for the lost treasure.

Conversation

I heard you joined that board game club, right?

Yeah, it's a lot of fun! We have a real mix of players, even a scrabbler who is super competitive.

That sounds interesting! Do you play a lot of different games?

Definitely! It's great to see how everyone brings their own style to the table.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scrabbler → The word is formed from "scrabble" (originating from the Middle English *scrablen*, meaning to scratch or scrape) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A scrabbler is a person who scratches or scrapes, often used in the context of playing the game Scrabble, where players form words.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'scratching' or 'scraping' together letters to form words — that's what a scrabbler does in the game.

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