MONUMENT
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is MONUMENT a Scrabble word?
Yes. MONUMENT is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 12 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 burial vault (usually for some famous person)
- a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
- a burial vault (usually for some famous person)
- an important site that is marked and preserved as public property
Synonyms
memorial, repository
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
MONUMENT scores 12 points before board multipliers.
- M = 3
- O = 1
- N = 1
- U = 1
- M = 3
- E = 1
- N = 1
- T = 1
Letter counts: E×1, M×2, N×2, O×1, T×1, U×1
MONUMENT has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 8-letter words
Crossword relevance
MONUMENT is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with M, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "MONUMENT — a burial vault (usually for some famous person)" (12 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
MONUMENT 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 MONUMENT a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
MONUMENT (noun): a structure erected to commemorate persons or events. Additional senses: a burial vault (usually for some famous person); an important site that is marked and preserved as public property.
In standard Scrabble scoring, MONUMENT totals 12 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. MONUMENT 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.
MONUMENT is 8 letters long, begins with M, ends with T, and sorts to the alphagram EMMNNOTU. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so MONUMENT is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 3 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 8-letter entries, MONUMENT ranks by raw score (12 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include ZYZZYVAS, QUIZZIFY, QUIZZERY, QUIZZISH; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, MONUMENT carries 3 vowels and 5 consonants. Its consonant-heavy shape pairs well with open vowel dumps on the board. Hooks on M or T are common study angles; browse words starting with M and words ending with T to rehearse parallel sets.
MONUMENT is a 8-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 8, starts with M, ends with T, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 8-letter entries like MONUMENT frequently cross shorter words; knowing that MONUMENT contains E, M, N, O, T, U helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as m??????t to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside MONUMENT include ME, MO, UM — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: M, O, N, U, E, T. 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 monument directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 12 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 MONUMENT as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "MONUMENT — a burial vault (usually for some famous person)" (12 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 MONUMENT a valid Scrabble word?
- MONUMENT is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (8 letters, 12 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 MONUMENT worth in Scrabble?
- MONUMENT is worth 12 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: a burial vault (usually for some famous person). See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does MONUMENT mean?
- MONUMENT (noun): a structure erected to commemorate persons or events. Additional senses: a burial vault (usually for some famous person); an important site that is marked and preserved as public property. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of MONUMENT?
- MONUMENT scores 12 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 8-letter words.
- Does MONUMENT have anagrams?
- MONUMENT has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in MONUMENT?
- MONUMENT has 8 letters, starts with M, ends with T, and uses the alphagram EMMNNOTU (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find MONUMENT?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 8-letter results or "contains" patterns that match MONUMENT. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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