Garble
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To distort or corrupt a message, account, or signal so that it becomes confused or misleading.
“Poor signal reception caused the radio to garble the pilot's transmission beyond recognition.”
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gar·ble
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Wordle
G-A-R start eliminates many options, ends in -LE which is a common pattern, no repeated letters
Scrabble
B scores 3 points, -LE ending hooks with S or D to form GARBLES or GARBLED for easy extensions
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