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Is MERLIN a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MERLIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MERLIN mean?

  1. noun

    (Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor

  2. noun

    small falcon of Europe and America having dark plumage with black-barred tail; used in falconry

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
11
Letters
6

M (3) + E (1) + R (1) + L (1) + I (1) + N (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 MERLIN

Single letters that turn MERLIN 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 MERLIN

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from MERLIN

The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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