Is MATTE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MATTE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MATTE mean?
- noun
a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
- noun
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
- verb
change texture so as to become matted and felt-like
“The fabric felted up after several washes”
- adjective
not reflecting light; not glossy
“flat wall paint”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 7 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 MATTE
Single letters that turn MATTE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from MATTE
The 29 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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