MONSTER
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is MONSTER a Scrabble word?
Yes. MONSTER is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 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
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
- (medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus
- an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
- a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
- someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful
- a cruel wicked and inhuman person
Synonyms
teras, freak, monstrosity, lusus naturae, giant, goliath, behemoth, colossus, fiend, devil, demon, ogre
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
MONSTER scores 9 points before board multipliers.
- M = 3
- O = 1
- N = 1
- S = 1
- T = 1
- E = 1
- R = 1
Letter counts: E×1, M×1, N×1, O×1, R×1, S×1, T×1
Anagrams of MONSTER
Similar 7-letter words
Crossword relevance
MONSTER is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with M, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "MONSTER — a cruel wicked and inhuman person" (9 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
MONSTER 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 MONSTER a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
MONSTER (noun): (medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus. Additional senses: an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts; a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed; someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful.
In standard Scrabble scoring, MONSTER 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. MONSTER 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.
MONSTER is 7 letters long, begins with M, ends with R, and sorts to the alphagram EMNORST. There is 1 anagram in this dictionary sharing that exact letter bag. Letter makeup: 2 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 18 tracked 7-letter entries, MONSTER ranks by raw score (9 points). Anagram alternatives include MENTORS — useful when you need the same tiles with a different hook letter. Similar-length words in the same dictionary include PIZZAZZ, ZYZZYVA, JAZZBOW, JAZZILY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, MONSTER carries 2 vowels and 5 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.
MONSTER is a 7-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 7, starts with M, ends with R, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 7-letter entries like MONSTER frequently cross shorter words; knowing that MONSTER contains E, M, N, O, R, S, T 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 MONSTER include MO, ER, NS — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: M, O, N, S, T, E, 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 monster 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 MONSTER as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "MONSTER — a cruel wicked and inhuman person" (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 MONSTER a valid Scrabble word?
- MONSTER is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (7 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 MONSTER worth in Scrabble?
- MONSTER is worth 9 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a cruel wicked and inhuman person. See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does MONSTER mean?
- MONSTER (noun): (medicine) a grossly malformed and usually nonviable fetus. Additional senses: an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts; a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed; someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of MONSTER?
- MONSTER 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 7-letter words.
- Does MONSTER have anagrams?
- Yes. MONSTER has 1 anagram in this dictionary — same letters, different valid words. Anagram families help with rack management and spotting parallel plays.
- How many letters are in MONSTER?
- MONSTER has 7 letters, starts with M, ends with R, and uses the alphagram EMNORST (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find MONSTER?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 7-letter results or "contains" patterns that match MONSTER. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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