Hobble
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To walk with an awkward, unsteady gait due to injury or physical difficulty.
“He had to hobble back to the changing rooms after twisting his ankle on the pitch.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhɒbəl/
Syllables
hob·ble
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Wordle
Double B before the LE ending is the key pattern, starting with HOB.
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HOBBLE scores 13 points and hooks include HOBBLED, HOBBLER, and HOBBLES.
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