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MEAN

4 letters · 1 syllable

M 3/4
E 1/1
A 1/1
N 1/2

Definition of MEAN

MEAN is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 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
6
points
WWF
8
points

Is MEAN a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 6 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 6 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

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

Letter Values for MEAN

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

Letter mean Total
Scrabble 3111 6
WWF 4112 8

Anagrams of MEAN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use MEAN in Word Games

MEAN is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: MEAN 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 MEAN to find 21 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MEAN

What does MEAN mean?
MEAN is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is MEAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MEAN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 6 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MEAN worth in Scrabble?
MEAN is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from MEAN?
You can make 21 words from the letters in MEAN. 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 MEAN?
The anagrams of MEAN (words using the exact same letters) are: AMEN, MANE, NAME, NEMA. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.