MADRIGAL
8-letter word
MADRIGAL is a valid Scrabble word
Is MADRIGAL Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 12 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — MADRIGAL has 8 |
| 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 MADRIGAL Mean?
sing madrigals
an unaccompanied partsong for 2 or 3 voices
MADRIGAL Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
MADRIGAL — Word Stats
Is MADRIGAL Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — MADRIGAL scores 12 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 12 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 12 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 15 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 12 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in MADRIGAL are M (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is MADRIGAL Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — MADRIGAL scores 15 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why MADRIGAL scores 15 pts in WWF vs 12 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is MADRIGAL a Wordle Word?
❌ No — MADRIGAL cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. MADRIGAL has 8 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 MADRIGAL's letters: ADLAI · AGAMI · AGRAL · AGRIA · ALARM · ALDIM
Is MADRIGAL Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — MADRIGAL 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 MADRIGAL:
M______________LM______L Is MADRIGAL Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — MADRIGAL 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 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within MADRIGAL's letters.
Words You Can Make From MADRIGAL
Shorter words hidden in MADRIGAL's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within MADRIGAL →Anagrams of MADRIGAL
No perfect anagrams exist for MADRIGAL — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About MADRIGAL
Is MADRIGAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MADRIGAL is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is MADRIGAL in Scrabble?
MADRIGAL scores 12 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 15 points.
Is MADRIGAL valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. MADRIGAL is a valid Words With Friends word worth 15 points.
What does MADRIGAL mean?
MADRIGAL: sing madrigals
Can MADRIGAL be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. MADRIGAL has 8 letters.
What words can you make from MADRIGAL's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from MADRIGAL's letters. Short words like AA, AD, AG can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does MADRIGAL have any anagrams?
No. MADRIGAL has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is MADRIGAL in the dictionary?
Yes. MADRIGAL appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.