six-letter word · 15 points
Is MONKEY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MONKEY is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a noun and a verb, most often meaning “any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)”.
Quick answer
Is MONKEY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MONKEY is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
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- Letters
- 6
- Scrabble
- 15 pts
- Words With Friends
- 16 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
MONKEY meaning and definition
MONKEY has 4 common senses and works as a noun and a verb. The most common meaning is listed first.
MONKEY as a noun
- Any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians).
- One who is playfully mischievous.
MONKEY as a verb
- Play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly.
- Do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly.
MONKEY Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
MONKEY scores 15 in Scrabble and 16 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is K, worth 5 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| M | 3 | 4 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| N | 1 | 2 |
| K | 5 | 5 |
| E | 1 | 1 |
| Y | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 16 |
MONKEY on premium squares
On a double word square MONKEY scores 30 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 45. Putting K on a triple letter square instead adds 10 points. That makes it a high-value word worth holding for a premium square rather than spending on a plain one. At 6 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Anagrams of MONKEY
No other word uses exactly the letters in MONKEY.
Unscramble MONKEY: 48 words from its letters
The letters M, O, N, K, E, Y make 48 shorter words, up to 5 letters long. Most common first.
Words like MONKEY
One-letter changes to MONKEY, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in MONKEY
- donkey14
- honkey16
Add one letter to MONKEY
- monkery16
- monkeys16
Remove one letter from MONKEY
- money10
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MONKEY word facts
MONKEY is a 6-letter word with 6 distinct letters: 2 vowels (O and E) and 4 consonants. It starts with M and ends with Y. By corpus frequency, MONKEY is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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MONKEY Scrabble word FAQ
Is MONKEY a Scrabble word?
Yes. MONKEY is a valid 6-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 15 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does MONKEY mean?
MONKEY is used as a noun and a verb. Its most common meaning is “any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)”.
How many points is MONKEY worth in Scrabble?
MONKEY is worth 15 points in Scrabble: M (3) + O (1) + N (1) + K (5) + E (1) + Y (4). On a double word square it scores 30, and on a triple word square 45.
How many points is MONKEY in Words With Friends?
MONKEY is worth 16 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does MONKEY have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in MONKEY, but 48 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in MONKEY?
You can make 48 shorter words from the letters in MONKEY, including ONE, KEY, NO and ON.
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