Is MEDLAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MEDLAR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MEDLAR mean?
- noun
small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit
- noun
small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble crab apples
- noun
a South African globular fruit with brown leathery skin and pithy flesh having a sweet-acid taste
- noun
crabapple-like fruit used for preserves
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
M (3) + E (1) + D (2) + L (1) + A (1) + R (1) = 9 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 MEDLAR
Single letters that turn MEDLAR 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 hooks1
Anagrams of MEDLAR
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from MEDLAR
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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