MOTION

6-letter word

M 3
O 1
T 1
I 1
O 1
N 1
8 pts Scrabble NWL/CSW
10 pts Words With Friends

MOTION is a valid Scrabble word

Is MOTION Valid in Word Games?

GameValidScore / Notes
Scrabble (NWL)✅ Yes8 points
Scrabble (CSW)✅ Yes8 points
Words With Friends✅ Yes10 points
Wordfeud✅ Yes8 points
Upwords✅ YesValid tile word
Bananagrams✅ YesValid tile word
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GameValidNotes
Wordle❌ NoRequires exactly 5 letters — MOTION has 6
Quordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Octordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Dordle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Survivle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Absurdle❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
Lingo❌ NoMust be exactly 5 letters
NYT Crossword✅ YesValid crossword entry
Mini Crossword⚠️ LongBest for 3–5 letter words
Crossword (general)✅ YesValid crossword entry
Cryptic Crossword✅ YesValid answer or anagram source
Acrostic✅ YesValid answer word
Waffle❌ NoBest for 5-letter words
Wordscapes✅ YesValid word
Word Cookies✅ YesValid word
Word Search✅ YesCan appear in grid
Jumble✅ YesValid unscramble target
Anagram✅ YesValid anagram base word
Boggle✅ YesLetters must be adjacent on grid
SpellTower✅ YesValid word
Alphabear✅ YesValid word
Spelling Bee⚠️ MaybeMust use only the 7 given letters
Letterboxed⚠️ MaybeNo consecutive same-side letters
Squaredle⚠️ MaybeLetters must be adjacent
Blossom⚠️ MaybeMust use centre letter
Typeshift⚠️ MaybeLetters must align in columns
Semantle✅ YesAny real English word
Jotto⚠️ MaybeMust match opponent word length
Hangman✅ YesValid hidden word
Word Ladder⚠️ MaybeMust be same length as chain
Connections✅ YesCan be a category member
Strands✅ YesCan be a theme word
Codenames✅ YesValid clue or card word
Nerdle❌ NoNumbers/operators only
Worldle❌ NoCountry names only
Heardle❌ NoSong titles only
Framed❌ NoFilm titles only

What Does MOTION Mean?

VERB

show, express or direct through movement

NOUN

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

MOTION Scrabble Score

Letter by Letter

M 3
O 1
T 1
I 1
O 1
N 1
Scrabble total: 8 points (NWL/CSW) WWF total: 10 points

Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.

MOTION — Word Stats

Letters
6
Vowels
3
O, I, O
Consonants
3
Scrabble pts
8
WWF pts
10
Starts with
M
Ends with
N
Back hook
MOTIONS

Is MOTION Valid in Scrabble?

✅ Yes — MOTION scores 8 points in Scrabble.

Valid in all major tile-based word games:

  • Scrabble NWL (North America) — 8 pts ✅
  • Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 8 pts ✅
  • Words With Friends — 10 pts ✅
  • Wordfeud — 8 pts ✅
  • Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
  • Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word

Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in MOTION are M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.

Is MOTION Valid in Words With Friends?

✅ Yes — MOTION scores 10 points in Words With Friends.

Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why MOTION scores 10 pts in WWF vs 8 pts in Scrabble.

M 4
O 1
T 1
I 1
O 1
N 2

Is MOTION a Wordle Word?

❌ No — MOTION cannot be a Wordle answer.

Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. MOTION has 6 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 MOTION's letters: MINOT · MOTON · NOMOI · OTOMI · TIMON · TOMIN

Is MOTION Valid in Crossword Puzzles?

✅ Yes — MOTION 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 MOTION:

M__________NM____N

Is MOTION Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?

✅ Yes — MOTION 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 MOTION

Shorter words hidden in MOTION's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.

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Anagrams of MOTION

No perfect anagrams exist for MOTION — it uses a unique combination of letters.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MOTION

Is MOTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. MOTION is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.

How many points is MOTION in Scrabble?

MOTION scores 8 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 10 points.

Is MOTION valid in Words With Friends?

Yes. MOTION is a valid Words With Friends word worth 10 points.

What does MOTION mean?

MOTION: show, express or direct through movement

Can MOTION be used in Wordle?

No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. MOTION has 6 letters.

What words can you make from MOTION's letters?

Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from MOTION's letters. Short words like IM, IN, IO can be played in Scrabble rack play.

Does MOTION have any anagrams?

No. MOTION has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.

Is MOTION in the dictionary?

Yes. MOTION appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.

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