six-letter word · 8 points
Is MANUAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MANUAL is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and an adjective, most often meaning “a small handbook”.
Quick answer
Is MANUAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MANUAL is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, and it has 1 anagram: ALUMNA.
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- Letters
- 6
- Scrabble
- 8 pts
- Words With Friends
- 12 pts
- Anagrams
- 1
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
MANUAL meaning and definition
MANUAL has 4 common senses and works as a noun and an adjective. The most common meaning is listed first.
MANUAL as a noun
- A small handbook.
- (military) a prescribed drill in handling a rifle.
MANUAL as an adjective
- Of or relating to the hands.
- Requiring human effort.
MANUAL Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
MANUAL scores 8 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is M, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| M | 3 | 4 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| N | 1 | 2 |
| U | 1 | 2 |
| A | 1 | 1 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 8 | 12 |
MANUAL on premium squares
On a double word square MANUAL scores 16 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 24. Putting M on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Anagrams of MANUAL
1 word uses exactly the same 6 letters as MANUAL.
- alumna8
Unscramble MANUAL: 49 words from its letters
The letters M, A, N, U, A, L make 49 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first.
- man5
- lam5
- maul6
- ma4
- aa2
- al2
- ala3
- alum6
- am4
- ana3
- anal4
- la2
- lama6
- un2
- an2
- luna4
- manul7
- mu4
- na2
- nu2
- ulama7
- ulna4
- aal3
- alan4
- alma6
- alu3
- ama5
- amla6
- amu5
- aua3
- aula4
- lana4
- lauan5
- lum5
- luma6
- maa5
- mal5
- mala6
- mana6
- maun6
- mna5
- mun5
- naam6
- nala4
- nam5
- namu6
- ua2
- ulan4
- um4
Words like MANUAL
One-letter changes to MANUAL, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in MANUAL
- mangal9
Add one letter to MANUAL
- manuals9
Remove one letter from MANUAL
- manul7
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MANUAL word facts
MANUAL is a 6-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 3 vowels (A and U) and 3 consonants, with A repeated. It starts with M and ends with L. By corpus frequency, MANUAL is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
Holding the letters M, A, N, U, A, L on your rack? The word unscrambler lists every word they make, sorted by score, and the anagram solver finds words that use all 6 of them. To check another word before you play it, use the Scrabble word checker.
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MANUAL Scrabble word FAQ
Is MANUAL a Scrabble word?
Yes. MANUAL is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does MANUAL mean?
MANUAL is used as a noun and an adjective. Its most common meaning is “a small handbook”.
How many points is MANUAL worth in Scrabble?
MANUAL is worth 8 points in Scrabble: M (3) + A (1) + N (1) + U (1) + A (1) + L (1). On a double word square it scores 16, and on a triple word square 24.
How many points is MANUAL in Words With Friends?
MANUAL is worth 12 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
What are the anagrams of MANUAL?
MANUAL has 1 anagram: ALUMNA. Each uses exactly the same letters.
What words can you make from the letters in MANUAL?
You can make 49 shorter words from the letters in MANUAL, including MAN, LAM, MAUL and MA.
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