Is MODERN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MODERN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MODERN mean?
- adjective
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
“modern art”
- adjective
relating to a recently developed fashion or style
“their offices are in a modern skyscraper”
- adjective
characteristic of present-day art and music and literature and architecture
- adjective
ahead of the times
“the advanced teaching methods”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 11
- Letters
- 6
M (3) + O (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) + N (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 MODERN
Single letters that turn MODERN into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of MODERN
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Words you can make from MODERN
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