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Is MAT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MAT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MAT mean?

  1. noun

    a thick flat pad used as a floor covering

  2. noun

    mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture

  3. noun

    sports equipment consisting of a piece of thick padding on the floor for gymnastic sports

  4. noun

    a mass that is densely tangled or interwoven

    “a mat of weeds and grass”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

5

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

3

Letters

M (3) + A (1) + T (1) = 5 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 MAT

Single letters that turn MAT 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 hooks4

Anagrams of MAT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from MAT

The 5 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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