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Is MUSSEL a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MUSSEL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MUSSEL mean?

  1. noun

    black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine

  2. noun

    marine or freshwater bivalve mollusk that lives attached to rocks etc.

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

6

Letters

M (3) + U (1) + S (1) + S (1) + E (1) + L (1) = 8 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 MUSSEL

Single letters that turn MUSSEL 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 MUSSEL

The 43 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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