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Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Yes. MN is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (2 letters, 4 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Part of speech: noun
a midwestern state
minnesota, gopher state, north star state, minn., manganese, atomic number 25
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
MN scores 4 points before board multipliers.
Letter counts: M×1, N×1
MN is a 2-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 2, starts with M, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example: "MN — a midwestern state" (4 Scrabble points).
MN 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 MN a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
MN (noun): a midwestern state. Additional senses: a hard brittle grey polyvalent metallic element that resembles iron but is not magnetic; used in making steel; occurs in many minerals.
In standard Scrabble scoring, MN totals 4 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. MN 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.
MN is 2 letters long, begins with M, ends with N, and sorts to the alphagram MN. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 0 vowels, 2 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 2-letter entries, MN ranks by raw score (4 points). Anagram alternatives include NM — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include XX, FZ, HQ, QH; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, MN carries 0 vowels and 2 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on M or N are common study angles; browse words starting with M and words ending with N to rehearse parallel sets.
MN is a 2-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 2, starts with M, ends with N, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 2-letter entries like MN frequently cross shorter words; knowing that MN contains M, N helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as mn to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside MN include MN — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: M, N. 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 mn directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 4 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 MN as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "MN — a midwestern state" (4 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.