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Is MODAL a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MODAL mean?

  1. adjective

    relating to or constituting the most frequent value in a distribution

    “the modal age at which American novelists reach their peak is 30”

  2. noun

    an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality

  3. adjective

    of or relating to a musical mode; especially written in an ecclesiastical mode

  4. adjective

    relating to or expressing the mood of a verb

    “modal auxiliary”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
10
Letters
5

M (3) + O (1) + D (2) + A (1) + L (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 MODAL

Single letters that turn MODAL 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 MODAL

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from MODAL

The 31 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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