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Is MUSCLE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MUSCLE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MUSCLE mean?

  1. noun

    one of the contractile organs of the body

  2. noun

    animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells

  3. noun

    a bully employed as a thug or bodyguard

    “the drug lord had his muscleman to protect him”

  4. noun

    authority or power or force (especially when used in a coercive way)

    “the senators used their muscle to get the party leader to resign”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

6

Letters

M (3) + U (1) + S (1) + C (3) + L (1) + E (1) = 10 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 MUSCLE

Single letters that turn MUSCLE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from MUSCLE

The 47 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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