Is MISSILE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MISSILE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MISSILE mean?
- noun
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
- noun
a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
9
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
7
Letters
M (3) + I (1) + S (1) + S (1) + I (1) + L (1) + E (1) = 9 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 MISSILE
Single letters that turn MISSILE 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 MISSILE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from MISSILE
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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