Is MORTMAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MORTMAIN is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MORTMAIN mean?
- noun
real property held inalienably (as by an ecclesiastical corporation)
- noun
the oppressive influence of past events or decisions
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
12
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
8
Letters
M (3) + O (1) + R (1) + T (1) + M (3) + A (1) + I (1) + N (1) = 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 MORTMAIN
Single letters that turn MORTMAIN 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 MORTMAIN
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
- ammino10
- marmot10
- manito8
- martin8
- matron8
- ammo8
- imam8
- maim8
- momi8
- amino7
- amnio7
- amort7
- amrit7
- inarm7
- manor7
- matin7
- minor7
- moira7
- ramin7
- roman7
- toman7
- mam7
- mim7
- mom7
- aroint6
- ration6
- amin6
- amir6
- atom6
- main6
- mair6
- mani6
- mano6
- mart6
- mina6
- mint6
- moan6
- moat6
- mora6
- morn6
- mort6
- noma6
- norm6
- omit6
- rami6
- roam6
- tram6
- trim6
- mm6
- intro5
- nitro5
- noria5
- ratio5
- riant5
- train5
- trona5
- aim5
- ami5
- arm5
- man5
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