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Is MONKEY a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MONKEY is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MONKEY mean?

  1. noun

    any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

  2. noun

    one who is playfully mischievous

  3. verb

    play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly

    “Someone tampered with the documents on my desk”

  4. verb

    do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

    “The old lady is usually mucking about in her little house”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

16

Words With Friends

6

Letters

M (3) + O (1) + N (1) + K (5) + E (1) + Y (4) = 15 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 MONKEY

Single letters that turn MONKEY 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

Words you can make from MONKEY

The 37 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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