Is MALT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MALT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MALT mean?
- noun
a milkshake made with malt powder
- noun
a lager of high alcohol content; by law it is considered too alcoholic to be sold as lager or beer
- noun
a cereal grain (usually barley) that is kiln-dried after having been germinated by soaking in water; used especially in brewing and distilling
- verb
treat with malt or malt extract
“malt beer”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
6
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
4
Letters
M (3) + A (1) + L (1) + T (1) = 6 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 MALT
Single letters that turn MALT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from MALT
The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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