How many points is MERLE worth in Scrabble?

MERLE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MERLE?

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

Can you add a letter to MERLE?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MERLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MERLE

7 pts

MERLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points. MERLE means "(of a dog, esp a collie) having a bluish-grey coat with speckles or streaks of black".

Meaning & examples

/mɜːl/

noun

The Eurasian blackbird, Turdus merula.
Any blackbird.

noun

A type of mottled colouration on dogs.

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

(of a dog, esp a collie) having a bluish-grey coat with speckles or streaks of black

In a sentence: "It is merle."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of MERLE. It scores 7 points.

Back hooks

Add one letter after MERLE. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

MERLES8 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 7

MERLE Scrabble FAQ

Is MERLE a Scrabble word?: MERLE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 7 points.
What does MERLE mean?: (of a dog, esp a collie) having a bluish-grey coat with speckles or streaks of black
How do you use MERLE in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is merle."
How many points is MERLE worth in Scrabble?: MERLE is worth 7 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MERLE?: MERLE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MERLE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MERLES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.