Is MAY a Valid Scrabble Word?
Scrabble validity check · NWL2023 + CSW21
Yes — MAY is a valid Scrabble word worth 8 points.
MAY appears in NWL2023 (Tournament Word List) and CSW21 (Collins Scrabble Words).
MAY — Definition
to be permitted to [v MAYEST, MAYST, MIGHT] / to gather flowers in the spring
Part of speech: a verb · Inflections: MAYED, MAYING, MAYS
MAY— Scrabble Points & Letter Breakdown
MAY is worth 8 pointsin Scrabble, calculated as the sum of each letter's tile value:
| Letter | Count | Points each | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| M | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| A | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 8 | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MAY is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL2023 (Tournament Word List, the North American official dictionary) and the CSW21 (Collins Scrabble Words, the international dictionary). It is worth 8 Scrabble points.
What does MAY mean in Scrabble?
MAY is a verb as: to be permitted to [v MAYEST, MAYST, MIGHT] / to gather flowers in the spring.
How many points is MAY worth in Scrabble?
MAY is worth 8points in Scrabble, calculated as the sum of each letter's tile value: Y=4, M=3, A=1.