MACHO is a valid Scrabble word — 12 points
Yes. MACHO is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 12 points in Scrabble and 13 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept MACHO?
| Official Scrabble Players DictionaryUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
|---|---|
| Official Tournament and Club Word ListUSA, Canada, Thailand | Valid |
| Collins Scrabble WordsEnglish in most countries | Valid |
| Words with FriendsZynga word list | Valid |
Word power: 36 / 100
Our own measure of how useful MACHO is to know. It scores 12 from 5 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 4.6% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for MACHO
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
machosChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How MACHO scores
Face value of the 5 tiles in MACHO, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| m | 1 | 2 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| c | 1 | 2 |
| h | 1 | 2 |
| o | 1 | 8 |
Drawing exactly these 5 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 130,708.
What does MACHO mean in Scrabble?
adjective
informal
Displaying an exaggerated or aggressive sense of traditional masculinity, especially toughness and physical strength.
Macho behaviour puts a strong emphasis on being tough, dominant and unemotional, often to prove masculinity to others rather than out of real need. The word came into English from Spanish, where macho simply means male, and it picked up its critical edge as English speakers used it to mock men who overdo displays of strength or bravado. A macho attitude can show up in refusing to ask for help, taking needless risks, or mocking anyone who shows vulnerability. Because the word usually carries a hint of criticism, calling someone macho is rarely a straightforward compliment.
How MACHO is used
Informal, often mildly critical, describing men or behaviour seen as showing off toughness or dominance.
- He refused to see a doctor out of macho pride.
- The film mocked macho action heroes of the 1980s.
- She rolled her eyes at his macho posturing.
- It takes more than macho bravado to lead a team well.
- The coach discouraged macho stunts that risked injury.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of MACHO and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of MACHO
The 5 tiles of MACHO in a different order — 1 found.
Words starting with MACHO
3 longer words begin with MACHO.
Words ending in MACHO
3 words end in MACHO. Useful as a back hook: play MACHO onto a word already on the board.
Words with MACHO inside
4 words contain MACHO in the middle. Words that start with MACHO are listed separately above, so nothing is repeated.
Shorter words from the letters in MACHO
Common questions about MACHO
- Is MACHO valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts MACHO, where it scores 13 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is MACHO worth?
- MACHO is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words with Friends.
- What does MACHO mean?
- Displaying an exaggerated or aggressive sense of traditional masculinity, especially toughness and physical strength.
- What letters can be added to MACHO?
- MACHO takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 5 letters of MACHO:
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