MAUL is a valid Scrabble word — 6 points
Yes. MAUL is accepted by every list we check: Collins, the North American lists and Words with Friends. It scores 6 points in Scrabble and 9 in Words with Friends.
Which word lists accept MAUL?
| 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: 28 / 100
Our own measure of how useful MAUL is to know. It scores 6 from 4 tiles, takes 1 hook, and its letters make up 4.8% of the bag. How this number is calculated
Hooks for MAUL
Front hooks — 0
None.
Back hooks — 1
maulsChecked against OSPD, TWL, CSW, WWF. Takes an S, so it hooks onto plurals easily.
How MAUL scores
Face value of the 4 tiles in MAUL, before any board multiplier.
Tiles you need
| Letter | Needed | In the bag |
|---|---|---|
| m | 1 | 2 |
| a | 1 | 9 |
| u | 1 | 4 |
| l | 1 | 4 |
Drawing exactly these 4 tiles as an opening rack: 1 in 13,615.
What stands out about MAUL
- The same 4 tiles also spell 2 other words, so the rack is worth re-reading before you play it.
Counted from the four word lists we hold, not taken from anywhere else. How we calculate things
What does MAUL mean in Scrabble?
verb
To injure someone or something severely by tearing, clawing or beating.
A wild animal that attacks with its claws and teeth can maul a person badly enough to leave permanent scars. The word is also used loosely for a fierce verbal attack on a person's reputation. In this figurative sense, critics or reporters are said to maul someone rather than physically harm them.
How MAUL is used
Often used of animal attacks and, figuratively, of harsh criticism.
- The escaped tiger managed to maul a keeper before it was recaptured.
- Critics did not hold back and proceeded to maul the film in their reviews.
- A bear can maul a careless camper who gets too close to its cubs.
- The guard dog was trained never to maul an intruder, only to hold them.
- Reporters warned that the press would maul the minister over the scandal.
Written for this site: 1 meaning of MAUL and 5 example sentences, not copied from a published dictionary.
Anagrams of MAUL
The 4 tiles of MAUL in a different order — 2 found.
Words starting with MAUL
14 longer words begin with MAUL.
Words ending in MAUL
2 words end in MAUL. Useful as a back hook: play MAUL onto a word already on the board.
Words with MAUL inside
4 words contain MAUL in the middle. Words that start with MAUL are listed separately above, so nothing is repeated.
Shorter words from the letters in MAUL
Common questions about MAUL
- Is MAUL valid in Words with Friends?
- Yes. Words with Friends accepts MAUL, where it scores 9 points. That game keeps its own list, separate from the Scrabble dictionaries.
- How many points is MAUL worth?
- MAUL is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.
- What does MAUL mean?
- To injure someone or something severely by tearing, clawing or beating.
- What letters can be added to MAUL?
- MAUL takes 1 hook: 0 in front and 1 at the end.
Every word you can build from the 4 letters of MAUL:
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