Definition of MAL
(only in set phrases) illness, affliction.
"a grand mal seizure"
A longboard (type of surfboard).
Malleolus.
"lateral mal"
Examples of MAL in a Sentence
- "a grand mal seizure"
- "lateral mal"
Word Details
Is MAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like MAL are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for MAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MAL
6 words from the letters in MAL
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use MAL in Word Games
MAL is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: MAL is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MAL to find 6 additional valid words.