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MAWS

4 letters · 1 syllable

M 3/4
A 1/1
W 4/4
S 1/1

Definition of MAWS

MAWS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
1
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is MAWS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: Short words like MAWS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for MAWS

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

Letter maws Total
Scrabble 3141 9
WWF 4141 10

Anagrams of MAWS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use MAWS in Word Games

MAWS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Short word advantage: MAWS is only 4 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 MAWS to find 14 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MAWS

What does MAWS mean?
MAWS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is MAWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MAWS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MAWS worth in Scrabble?
MAWS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from MAWS?
You can make 14 words from the letters in MAWS. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of MAWS?
The anagrams of MAWS (words using the exact same letters) are: SWAM, WASM. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.