Is MEAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MEAN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MEAN mean?
- verb
mean or intend to express or convey
“You never understand what I mean!”
- verb
have as a logical consequence
“The water shortage means that we have to stop taking long showers”
- verb
denote or connote
“`maison' means `house' in French”
- verb
have in mind as a purpose
“I mean no harm”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 4
M (3) + E (1) + A (1) + N (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 MEAN
Single letters that turn MEAN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of MEAN
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Words you can make from MEAN
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