ERRATUM
7-letter word
ERRATUM is a valid Scrabble word
Is ERRATUM Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 11 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 9 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — ERRATUM 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 ERRATUM Mean?
a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
ERRATUM Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
ERRATUM — Word Stats
Is ERRATUM Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — ERRATUM scores 9 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 9 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 9 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 11 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 9 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in ERRATUM are M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is ERRATUM Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — ERRATUM scores 11 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why ERRATUM scores 11 pts in WWF vs 9 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is ERRATUM a Wordle Word?
❌ No — ERRATUM cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. ERRATUM 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 ERRATUM's letters: ARMER · ARMET · ARRET · ARTER · AUTEM · AUTRE
Is ERRATUM Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — ERRATUM 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 ERRATUM:
E____________ME_____M Is ERRATUM Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — ERRATUM 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 ERRATUM's letters.
Words You Can Make From ERRATUM
Shorter words hidden in ERRATUM's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ERRATUM
Is ERRATUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. ERRATUM is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is ERRATUM in Scrabble?
ERRATUM scores 9 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 11 points.
Is ERRATUM valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. ERRATUM is a valid Words With Friends word worth 11 points.
What does ERRATUM mean?
ERRATUM: a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind
Can ERRATUM be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. ERRATUM has 7 letters.
What words can you make from ERRATUM's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from ERRATUM's letters. Short words like AE, AM, AR can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does ERRATUM have any anagrams?
Yes — ERRATUM's letters can also spell: MATURER.
Is ERRATUM in the dictionary?
Yes. ERRATUM appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.