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MELEE

/ˈmɛ.li/

5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb

M 3/4
E 1/1
L 1/2
E 1/1
E 1/1

Definition of MELEE

noun

A battle fought at close range; hand-to-hand combat; brawling.

noun

A noisy, confused or tumultuous fight, argument or scrap.

noun

Any any confused, disorganised, disordered or chaotic situation.

verb

To physically hit in close quarters, as opposed to shooting, blowing up, or other ranged means of damage. Often refers to the usage of a hand-to-hand weapon.

Word Details

Letters
5
Syllables
1
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
9
points

Is MELEE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Words With Friends — 9 pts

Tip: MELEE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MELEE

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

Letter melee Total
Scrabble 31111 7
WWF 41211 9

How to Use MELEE in Word Games

MELEE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, MELEE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MELEE to find 12 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MELEE

What does MELEE mean?
MELEE is a noun. A battle fought at close range; hand-to-hand combat; brawling.
Is MELEE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MELEE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MELEE worth in Scrabble?
MELEE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 5-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from MELEE?
You can make 12 words from the letters in MELEE. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.