Scrabble (verb)

1. To search for something by feeling with one's hand.
2. To write or draw something quickly and carelessly.
3. To play the game of Scrabble.

Origin:

Mid 19th century (as a verb meaning "scratch or grope about"): from the noun scrabble (see scrabble n.).

Examples:

1. She scrabbled in her bag for her keys.
2. He scrabbled a note to his friend.
3. They sat down to play a game of scrabble.
4. He scrabbled around in the dark for the light switch.
5. She scrabbled to find the right words to say.