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Is MURDER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MURDER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MURDER mean?

  1. noun

    unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being

  2. verb

    kill intentionally and with premeditation

    “The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered”

  3. verb

    alter so as to make unrecognizable

    “The tourists murdered the French language”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

6

Letters

M (3) + U (1) + R (1) + D (2) + E (1) + R (1) = 9 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 MURDER

Single letters that turn MURDER 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 MURDER

The 32 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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