MEDLAR
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is MEDLAR a Scrabble word?
Yes. MEDLAR is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 9 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: noun
crabapple-like fruit used for preserves
- crabapple-like fruit used for preserves
- a South African globular fruit with brown leathery skin and pithy flesh having a sweet-acid taste
- small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble crab apples
- small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit
Synonyms
medlar tree, mespilus germanica, wild medlar, wild medlar tree, vangueria infausta
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
MEDLAR scores 9 points before board multipliers.
- M = 3
- E = 1
- D = 2
- L = 1
- A = 1
- R = 1
Letter counts: A×1, D×1, E×1, L×1, M×1, R×1
Anagrams of MEDLAR
Similar 6-letter words
Crossword relevance
MEDLAR is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with M, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "MEDLAR — crabapple-like fruit used for preserves" (9 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
MEDLAR is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is MEDLAR a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
MEDLAR (noun): crabapple-like fruit used for preserves. Additional senses: a South African globular fruit with brown leathery skin and pithy flesh having a sweet-acid taste; small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble crab apples; small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit.
In standard Scrabble scoring, MEDLAR totals 9 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. MEDLAR relies mostly on common tiles, which often makes it easier to play from a mixed rack but caps the raw ceiling compared with high-premium words.
MEDLAR is 6 letters long, begins with M, ends with R, and sorts to the alphagram ADELMR. There are 2 anagrams in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.
Among 19 tracked 6-letter entries, MEDLAR ranks by raw score (9 points). Anagram alternatives include DERMAL, MARLED — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include QUIZZY, BEZAZZ, PIZAZZ, ZAQQUM; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, MEDLAR carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on M or R are common study angles; browse words starting with M and words ending with R to rehearse parallel sets.
MEDLAR is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with M, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like MEDLAR frequently cross shorter words; knowing that MEDLAR contains A, D, E, L, M, R helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as m????r to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside MEDLAR include DL, ED, ME — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: M, E, D, L, A, R. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble medlar directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 9 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat MEDLAR as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "MEDLAR — crabapple-like fruit used for preserves" (9 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is MEDLAR a valid Scrabble word?
- MEDLAR is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (6 letters, 9 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is MEDLAR worth in Scrabble?
- MEDLAR is worth 9 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: crabapple-like fruit used for preserves. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does MEDLAR mean?
- MEDLAR (noun): crabapple-like fruit used for preserves. Additional senses: a South African globular fruit with brown leathery skin and pithy flesh having a sweet-acid taste; small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble crab apples; small deciduous tree of southern Africa having edible fruit. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of MEDLAR?
- MEDLAR scores 9 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 6-letter words.
- Does MEDLAR have anagrams?
- Yes. MEDLAR has 2 anagrams in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in MEDLAR?
- MEDLAR has 6 letters, starts with M, ends with R, and uses the alphagram ADELMR (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find MEDLAR?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 6-letter results or "contains" patterns that match MEDLAR. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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