MU — Is MU a Scrabble Word?
MU is a two-letter word. This page checks dictionary validity and scores for Scrabble US/Canada and Words With Friends.
Word game validity
Scores are base tile values, before board multipliers. This is a word-game validity check, not a general dictionary definition.
Score breakdown
M = 3 + U = 1 = 4 points in Scrabble. MU is a fairly common word. On a triple-word square it is worth 12 points; in Words With Friends it scores 6 base points.
Hooks: add one letter to MU
Hooks let you play a word alongside MU and score both. MU takes 2 front hooks and 6 back hooks.
Front hooks (letter + MU)
- AMU5
- EMU5
Back hooks (MU + letter)
- MUD6
- MUG6
- MUM7
- MUN5
- MUS5
- MUT5
Reversed, MU becomes UM, which is also valid.
3 letter words containing MU (8)
- MUM7
- MUD6
- MUG6
- EMU5
- MUS5
- MUN5
- MUT5
- AMU5
4 letter words starting with MU (27)
- MUCH11
- MUST6
- MUTE6
- MUSE6
- MUSK10
- MULE6
- MUMS8
- MUGS7
- MUCK12
- MUSH9
- MULL6
- MUTT6
- MUNI6
- MUFF12
- MUDS7
- MUGG8
- MUMM10
- MUMP10
- MUMU8
- MUNS6
- MUON6
- MURA6
- MURE6
- MURK10
- MURR6
- MUSS6
- MUTS6
5 letter words starting with MU (62)
- MUSIC9
- MUDDY12
- MUMMY14
- MURAL7
- MUTED8
- MUCUS9
- MURKY14
- MULES7
- MUNCH12
- MUSES7
- MUSHY13
- MULCH12
- MUFTI10
- MUSTY10
- MUMPS11
- MUSED8
- MUCHO12
- MUGGY12
- MUCID10
- MUCIN9
- MUCKS13
- MUCKY16
- MUCOR9
- MUCRO9
- MUDRA8
- MUFFS13
- MUGGS9
- MUHLY13
- MUJIK18
- MULCT9
- MULED8
- MULEY10
- MULLA7
- MULLS7
- MUMMS11
- MUMUS9
- MUNGO8
- MUNIS7
- MUONS7
- MURAS7
About this word check
Two-letter words like MU are the glue of Scrabble: they let you play parallel to other words and score in two directions. Learn its hooks above, then compare it with the other two-letter words. Use the 2 letter words list to compare related words, or the word finder to search your rack.
Frequently asked questions
Is MU a Scrabble word?
Yes. MU is valid in TWL06 and scores 4 points.
Is MU valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. MU is in the ENABLE word list and scores 6 WWF points.
How many points is MU?
It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.
Is MU a two-letter word?
Yes. MU has two letters.
What words can you make by adding a letter to MU?
Front hooks: AMU, EMU. Back hooks: MUD, MUG, MUM, MUN, MUS, MUT.
How is MU scored?
M = 3 + U = 1 = 4 points in Scrabble, before premium squares.