Is MELTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MELTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MELTS mean?
Melts is a form of MELT.
- verb
reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating
“melt butter”
- verb
become or cause to become soft or liquid
“The sun melted the ice”
- verb
become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial
“With age, he mellowed”
- verb
lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually
“Hundreds of actors were melting into the scene”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
M (3) + E (1) + L (1) + T (1) + S (1) = 7 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 MELTS
Single letters that turn MELTS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Front hooks1
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Anagrams of MELTS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from MELTS
The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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