Is MALACCA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MALACCA is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MALACCA mean?
- noun
stem of the rattan palm used for making canes and umbrella handles
- noun
the third smallest Malaysian state; located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula
- noun
a cane made from the stem of a rattan palm
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
7
Letters
M (3) + A (1) + L (1) + A (1) + C (3) + C (3) + A (1) = 13 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 MALACCA
Single letters that turn MALACCA 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
Words you can make from MALACCA
The 18 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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