Is MUTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MUTES is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MUTES mean?
Mutes is a form of MUTE.
- adjective
expressed without speech
“a mute appeal”
- noun
a deaf person who is unable to speak
- noun
a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument
- verb
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
5
Letters
M (3) + U (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 7 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 MUTES
Single letters that turn MUTES 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 MUTES
The 36 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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