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MALFUNCTION

/ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/

11 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

M 3/4
A 1/1
L 1/2
F 4/4
U 1/2
N 1/2
C 3/4
T 1/1
I 1/1
O 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of MALFUNCTION

noun

Faulty functioning

noun

Failure to function

verb

To function improperly

"She told him the machine was poorly built, but they both knew that she was the one who had malfunctioned."

verb

To fail to function

Examples of MALFUNCTION in a Sentence

  • "She told him the machine was poorly built, but they both knew that she was the one who had malfunctioned."

Word Details

Letters
11
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
24
points

Is MALFUNCTION a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MALFUNCTION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 24 pts

Tip: MALFUNCTION uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MALFUNCTION

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter malfunction Total
Scrabble 31141131111 18
WWF 41242241112 24

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MALFUNCTION

100 words from the letters in MALFUNCTION

How to Use MALFUNCTION in Word Games

MALFUNCTION is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MALFUNCTION to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MALFUNCTION

What does MALFUNCTION mean?
MALFUNCTION is a noun. Faulty functioning
Is MALFUNCTION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MALFUNCTION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MALFUNCTION worth in Scrabble?
MALFUNCTION is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from MALFUNCTION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MALFUNCTION. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.