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Is MOORISH a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MOORISH is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MOORISH mean?

  1. noun

    a style of architecture common in Spain from the 13th to 16th centuries; characterized by horseshoe-shaped arches

  2. adjective

    relating to or characteristic of the Moors

    “Moorish courtyard”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
12
Words With Friends
12
Letters
7

M (3) + O (1) + O (1) + R (1) + I (1) + S (1) + H (4) = 12 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 MOORISH

MOORISH has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None. Nothing can be added to the end.

Words you can make from MOORISH

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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