Is MENTUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MENTUM is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MENTUM mean?
- noun
a projection like a chin formed by the sepals and base of the column in some orchids
- noun
the protruding part of the lower jaw
- noun
a projection below the mouth of certain mollusks that resembles a chin
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
6
Letters
M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) + U (1) + M (3) = 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 MENTUM
Single letters that turn MENTUM into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from MENTUM
The 31 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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