Is MAJOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MAJOR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 14 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MAJOR mean?
- adjective
of greater importance or stature or rank
“a major artist”
- adjective
greater in scope or effect
“a major contribution”
- adjective
greater in number or size or amount
“a major portion (a majority) of the population”
- noun
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 14
- Words With Friends
- 17
- Letters
- 5
M (3) + A (1) + J (8) + O (1) + R (1) = 14 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 MAJOR
Single letters that turn MAJOR 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 MAJOR
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from MAJOR
The 23 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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