Is MENACE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MENACE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MENACE mean?
- noun
something that is a source of danger
“earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan”
- noun
a threat or the act of threatening
“he spoke with desperate menace”
- verb
pose a threat to; present a danger to
“The pollution is endangering the crops”
- verb
express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture
“he menaced the bank manager with a stick”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
6
Letters
M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + A (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 10 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 MENACE
Single letters that turn MENACE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from MENACE
The 34 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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