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Is MUTE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MUTE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does MUTE mean?

  1. adjective

    expressed without speech

    “a mute appeal”

  2. noun

    a deaf person who is unable to speak

  3. noun

    a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument

  4. verb

    deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

4

Letters

M (3) + U (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 6 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 MUTE

Single letters that turn MUTE 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 hooks3

Words you can make from MUTE

The 12 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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