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?
- noun
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
- noun
one who is playfully mischievous
- verb
play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
“Someone tampered with the documents on my desk”
- 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
- Scrabble
- 15
- Words With Friends
- 16
- Letters
- 6
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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