Is MAHARAJA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MAHARAJA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 20 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MAHARAJA mean?
- noun
a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
20
Scrabble
22
Words With Friends
8
Letters
M (3) + A (1) + H (4) + A (1) + R (1) + A (1) + J (8) + A (1) = 20 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 MAHARAJA
Single letters that turn MAHARAJA into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
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