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
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 6
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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