Is MELDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MELDS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MELDS mean?
Melds is a form of MELD.
- noun
a form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers; jokers and deuces are wild; the object is to form groups of the same rank
- verb
announce for a score; of cards in a card game
- verb
lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually
“Hundreds of actors were melting into the scene”
- verb
mix together different elements
“The colors blend well”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 5
M (3) + E (1) + L (1) + D (2) + 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 MELDS
MELDS 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.
Words you can make from MELDS
The 24 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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