Yes, MU is a valid word.MU is a two-letter word in our dictionary. It means a Greek letter.
MU in word games
| Game | Base points | On a double word | On a triple word |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Words With Friends | 6 | 12 | 18 |
Two-letter words like MU are how strong players score in tight spots. Laid parallel to another word, MU forms several short words at once, and each one scores.
Hooks for MU
MU takes 2 front hooks and 6 back hooks.
Front hooks: AMU, EMU
Back hooks: MUD, MUG, MUM, MUN, MUS, MUT
Anagrams and words inside MU
Its letters also spell UM.
Longer words that start or end with MU
Our dictionary has 1,015 longer words that begin with MU and 3 that end with it, and the highest scoring of them is MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES at 36 Scrabble points.
Starting with MU:
MUD, MUG, MUM, MUN, MUS, MUT, MUCH, MUCK, MUDS, MUFF, MUGG, MUGS, MULE, MULL, MUMM, MUMP, MUMS, MUMU, MUNI, MUNS, MUON, MURA, MURE, MURK and 991 more
Ending with MU:
AMU, EMU, MUMU
Frequently asked questions
Is MU a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MU is in the ENABLE word list that this site uses, which closely matches the dictionary used for North American Scrabble. Collins, the list used in most other countries, contains nearly every ENABLE word as well. For tournament play, confirm against the official list for your event.
What does MU mean?
MU means a Greek letter.
How many points is MU worth?
MU is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends before any premium squares. A double word square doubles that, and a triple word square triples it.
What words can you make by adding a letter to MU?
MU takes 2 front hooks and 6 back hooks. Adding a letter to an existing word on the board, a hook, scores the whole new word.
Examples: AMU, EMU, MUD, MUG, MUM, MUN, MUS.