How many points is MERMAID worth in Scrabble?

MERMAID is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MERMAID?

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

Can you add a letter to MERMAID?

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

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MERMAID

12 pts

MERMAID is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points. MERMAID means "imaginary sea creature with the upper part of a woman and the lower part of a fish".

Meaning & examples

/ˈməː.meɪd/

Pronunciation: /ˈmɝ.meɪd/

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noun

A mythological creature with a woman's head and upper body, and a tail of a fish.
(as a modifier) Coloured a brilliant turquoise.
Example: mermaid smoothie
A prostitute.

Synonyms: hooker, lady of the night, mergirl, merlady, mermaiden, merwoman

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noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

imaginary sea creature with the upper part of a woman and the lower part of a fish

In a sentence: "The mermaid is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of MERMAID. It scores 12 points.

Back hooks

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

MERMAIDS13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

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MERMAID Scrabble FAQ

Is MERMAID a Scrabble word?: MERMAID is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 12 points.
What does MERMAID mean?: imaginary sea creature with the upper part of a woman and the lower part of a fish
How do you use MERMAID in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The mermaid is noted."
How many points is MERMAID worth in Scrabble?: MERMAID is worth 12 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MERMAID?: MERMAID is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MERMAID?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes MERMAIDS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.