Skip to content
WWordFinderPro

Is MALFUNCTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MALFUNCTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MALFUNCTION mean?

  1. noun

    a failure to function normally

  2. verb

    fail to function or function improperly

    “the coffee maker malfunctioned”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

24

Words With Friends

11

Letters

M (3) + A (1) + L (1) + F (4) + U (1) + N (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 18 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 MALFUNCTION

Single letters that turn MALFUNCTION 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 MALFUNCTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

Study MALFUNCTION and related words

Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.