Definition of MAYA
MAYA is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 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
Is MAYA a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MAYA is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like MAYA are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for MAYA
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | y | a | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MAYA
11 words from the letters in MAYA
3-letter words
How to Use MAYA in Word Games
MAYA is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: MAYA 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 MAYA to find 11 additional valid words.