Is MOTOR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MOTOR is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MOTOR mean?
- noun
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
- verb
travel or be transported in a vehicle
“We drove to the university every morning”
- adjective
conveying information to the muscles from the CNS
“motor nerves”
- noun
a nonspecific agent that imparts motion
“happiness is the aim of all men and the motor of all action”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
5
Letters
M (3) + O (1) + T (1) + O (1) + R (1) = 7 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 MOTOR
Single letters that turn MOTOR 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 MOTOR
The 23 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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