Unscramble MAWS - 10 Words Found

We found 10 words by unscrambling the letters in MAWS. The highest scoring Scrabble word from MAWS is MAWS worth 9 points.

What does MAWS mean?

The stomach, especially of an animal.

Complete Definitions of Maws

Noun

  1. The stomach, especially of an animal.
  2. The upper digestive tract (where food enters the body), especially the mouth and jaws of a fearsome and ravenous creature.
  3. Any large, insatiable or perilous opening.
  4. Appetite; inclination.

Noun

  1. Mother.

Noun

  1. A gull.

Word Statistics

Total Words Found

10

Letter Count

4

Highest Scoring Word

MAWS

MAWS Scrabble Score

9 pts

Letter Point Values

M 3
A 1
W 4
S 1

Letter Analysis for MAWS

ABC

Vowels

1 (A)

abc

Consonants

3 (M, W, S)

Total Point Value

9 pts

Avg Points/Letter

2.3

High-value letters: W (4 pts) — try to use this letter in longer words to maximize your score.

Words You Can Make

4 Letter Words (2)

MAWS 9 pts
SWAM 9 pts

3 Letter Words (4)

MAW 8 pts
SAW 6 pts
WAS 6 pts
MAS 5 pts

2 Letter Words (4)

AW 5 pts
AM 4 pts
MA 4 pts
AS 2 pts

Word Game Tips for MAWS

Balanced letter mix: MAWS has a good balance of 1 vowels and 3 consonants, giving you plenty of word-forming options.

Go for the best play: The highest-scoring word from these letters is MAWS worth 9 points. In competitive Scrabble, always check if you can play the highest-value word on a bonus square for even more points.

Most options at 3 letters: You have 4 possible 3-letter words from MAWS. If you can't find a long word on the board, shorter words played on bonus squares can often score just as well.

Maximize high-value tiles: Your letters include W (4 pts). Try to place this letter on Double or Triple Letter Score squares for maximum impact.

Limited combinations: Only 10 words can be formed from MAWS. When your rack has fewer options, prioritize playing tiles to refresh your hand with new letters from the bag.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many words can be made from MAWS?

10 words can be formed from the letters in MAWS. This includes common words and valid Scrabble words from the NWL dictionary.

What is the highest scoring word from MAWS?

MAWS is the highest scoring word you can make from MAWS, worth 9 Scrabble points.

Is MAWS a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, MAWS is a valid Scrabble word in the NWL dictionary.

What does MAWS mean?

The stomach, especially of an animal.

How are Scrabble scores calculated?

Scrabble scores are calculated by summing the point values of each letter in the word. Different letters have different values based on their frequency and difficulty in English.