SCRUPLE — 7 letter word
scruple
The word scruple has 7 letters: S, C, R, U, P, L, E. It contains 2 vowels and 5 consonants. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. Scruple has 1 anagram: curpels. As a noun, it means "an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action".
7 letter word "scruple": S C R U P L E — noun
Scrabble score: 11 Words With Friends: 15
Letter Analysis of scruple
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| C | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| R | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| U | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| P | 1 | Consonant | 3 |
| L | 1 | Consonant | 1 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
2 vowels, 5 consonants, 7 unique letters
Definition of scruple
noun
- an ethical or moral principle that inhibits action
- uneasiness about the fitness of an action Synonyms: misgiving
- a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
verb
- have doubts about
- raise scruples "I lied and did not even scruple about it."
- hesitate on moral grounds "The defendant scrupled to perjure themself."