MAILBOX
7-letter word
MAILBOX is a valid Scrabble word
Is MAILBOX Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 21 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 18 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — MAILBOX has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | 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 | ❌ No | 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 MAILBOX Mean?
a private box for delivery of mail
MAILBOX Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M or B or X on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
MAILBOX — Word Stats
Is MAILBOX Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — MAILBOX scores 18 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 18 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 18 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 21 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 18 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in MAILBOX are M (3 pts), B (3 pts), X (8 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is MAILBOX Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — MAILBOX scores 21 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why MAILBOX scores 21 pts in WWF vs 18 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is MAILBOX a Wordle Word?
❌ No — MAILBOX cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. MAILBOX has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from MAILBOX's letters: ABILO · ABOIL · AXIOM · BAILO · LIMAX · LIMBA
Is MAILBOX Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — MAILBOX 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 (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for MAILBOX:
M____________XM_____X Is MAILBOX Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — MAILBOX 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
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within MAILBOX's letters.
Words You Can Make From MAILBOX
Shorter words hidden in MAILBOX's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within MAILBOX →Anagrams of MAILBOX
No perfect anagrams exist for MAILBOX — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About MAILBOX
Is MAILBOX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MAILBOX is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is MAILBOX in Scrabble?
MAILBOX scores 18 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 21 points.
Is MAILBOX valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. MAILBOX is a valid Words With Friends word worth 21 points.
What does MAILBOX mean?
MAILBOX: a private box for delivery of mail
Can MAILBOX be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. MAILBOX has 7 letters.
What words can you make from MAILBOX's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from MAILBOX's letters. Short words like AB, AI, AL can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does MAILBOX have any anagrams?
No. MAILBOX has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is MAILBOX in the dictionary?
Yes. MAILBOX appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.