MOUSE
5-letter word
MOUSE is a valid Scrabble word
Is MOUSE Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 7 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 7 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 7 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ✅ Yes | In the official answer list |
| Quordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ✅ Yes | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ✅ Yes | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ✅ Yes | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does MOUSE Mean?
to go stealthily or furtively
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
MOUSE Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
MOUSE — Word Stats
Is MOUSE Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — MOUSE scores 7 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 7 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 7 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 9 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 7 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in MOUSE are M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is MOUSE Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — MOUSE scores 9 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why MOUSE scores 9 pts in WWF vs 7 pts in Scrabble.
Is MOUSE a Wordle Word?
✅ Yes — MOUSE is a valid Wordle answer.
It has appeared or could appear as a daily Wordle puzzle.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
Is MOUSE Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — MOUSE is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid ✅
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for MOUSE:
M________EM___E Is MOUSE Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — MOUSE is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Words You Can Make From MOUSE
Shorter words hidden in MOUSE's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About MOUSE
Is MOUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MOUSE is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is MOUSE in Scrabble?
MOUSE scores 7 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 9 points.
Is MOUSE valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. MOUSE is a valid Words With Friends word worth 9 points.
What does MOUSE mean?
MOUSE: to go stealthily or furtively
Can MOUSE be used in Wordle?
Yes — MOUSE is in the official Wordle answer list.
What words can you make from MOUSE's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from MOUSE's letters. Short words like EM, EO, ES can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does MOUSE have any anagrams?
Yes — MOUSE's letters can also spell: MOUES.
Is MOUSE in the dictionary?
Yes. MOUSE appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.