Is MOAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MOAN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MOAN mean?
- verb
indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
“The students groaned when the professor got out the exam booklets”
- noun
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 6
- Words With Friends
- 8
- Letters
- 4
M (3) + O (1) + A (1) + N (1) = 6 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 MOAN
Single letters that turn MOAN 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 MOAN
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from MOAN
The 16 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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