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Is MUSCULAR a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MUSCULAR mean?

  1. adjective

    of or relating to or consisting of muscle

    “muscular contraction”

  2. adjective

    having a robust muscular body-build characterized by predominance of structures (bone and muscle and connective tissue) developed from the embryonic mesodermal layer

  3. adjective

    having or suggesting great physical power or force

    “the muscular and passionate Fifth Symphony”

  4. adjective

    (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful

    “a hefty athlete”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

8

Letters

M (3) + U (1) + S (1) + C (3) + U (1) + L (1) + A (1) + R (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 MUSCULAR

MUSCULAR 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 MUSCULAR

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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