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Is MATTES a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MATTES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MATTES mean?

Mattes is a form of MATTE.

  1. noun

    a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted

  2. noun

    the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

  3. verb

    change texture so as to become matted and felt-like

    “The fabric felted up after several washes”

  4. adjective

    not reflecting light; not glossy

    “flat wall paint”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
9
Letters
6

M (3) + A (1) + T (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 8 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 MATTES

MATTES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of MATTES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from MATTES

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