How many points is MESS worth in Scrabble?

MESS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MESS?

MESS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MESSY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

6 pts

MESS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. MESS means "to make dirty or untidy".

/mɛs/

Pronunciation: /mɛs/

A disagreeable mixture or confusion of things; hence, a situation resulting from blundering or from misunderstanding; disorder.
Example: He made a mess of it.
A large quantity or number.
Example: My boss dumped a whole mess of projects on my desk today.
Excrement.
Example: Parked under a tree, my car was soon covered in birds' mess.

Mass; a church service.
A quantity of food set on a table at one time; provision of food for a person or party for one meal; also, the food given to an animal at one time.
Example: A mess of pottage.
A number of persons who eat together, and for whom food is prepared in common, especially military personnel who eat at the same table.
Example: the wardroom mess

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to make dirty or untidy

In a sentence: "They mess."

Check the Scrabble meaning of MESS. It scores 6 points.

Add one letter after MESS. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in MESS, without blank tiles.

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Is MESS a Scrabble word?: MESS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does MESS mean?: to make dirty or untidy
How do you use MESS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They mess."
How many points is MESS worth in Scrabble?: MESS is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MESS?: MESS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MESS?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MESSY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.