MIHRAB

MIHRAB 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 MIHRAB a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.

MIHRAB (noun): (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca. Additional senses: (Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca.

In standard Scrabble scoring, MIHRAB totals 13 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. MIHRAB 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.

MIHRAB is 6 letters long, begins with M, ends with B, and sorts to the alphagram ABHIMR. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 4 consonants.

Among 18 tracked 6-letter entries, MIHRAB ranks by raw score (13 points). Anagram alternatives include BRAHMI — 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, MIHRAB carries 2 vowels and 4 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on M or B are common study angles; browse words starting with M and words ending with B to rehearse parallel sets.

MIHRAB is a 6-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 6, starts with M, ends with B, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 6-letter entries like MIHRAB frequently cross shorter words; knowing that MIHRAB contains A, B, H, I, 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????b to narrow candidates before checking definitions.

Notable letter pairs inside MIHRAB include AB, HR, IH — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: M, I, H, R, A, B. 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 mihrab directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 13 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 MIHRAB as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.

Example usage: Example: "MIHRAB — (Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca" (13 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.