Is “Hobbles” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
HOBBLES
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Hobbles

noun
  1. 1.(chiefly in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off.

  2. 2.An unsteady, off-balance step.

  3. 3.A difficult situation; a scrape.

Synonyms: tether

verb
  1. 1.To fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles.

  2. 2.To walk lame, or unevenly.

  3. 3.To move roughly or irregularly.