Is MADRAS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MADRAS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MADRAS mean?
- noun
a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras
- noun
a city in Tamil Nadu on the Bay of Bengal; formerly Madras
- noun
a light patterned cotton cloth
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
10
Words With Friends
6
Letters
M (3) + A (1) + D (2) + R (1) + A (1) + S (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for MADRAS
Single letters that turn MADRAS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks1
Anagrams of MADRAS
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Words you can make from MADRAS
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