MISSIONARY
10-letter word
MISSIONARY is a valid Scrabble word
Is MISSIONARY Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 16 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 15 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — MISSIONARY has 10 |
| 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 MISSIONARY Mean?
relating to or connected to a religious mission
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
MISSIONARY Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place M or Y on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
MISSIONARY — Word Stats
Is MISSIONARY Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — MISSIONARY scores 15 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 15 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 15 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 16 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 15 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in MISSIONARY are M (3 pts), Y (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is MISSIONARY Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — MISSIONARY scores 16 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why MISSIONARY scores 16 pts in WWF vs 15 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 10+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is MISSIONARY a Wordle Word?
❌ No — MISSIONARY cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. MISSIONARY has 10 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 MISSIONARY's letters: AINOI · AIRNS · AMINI · AMINO · AMINS · AMIRS
Is MISSIONARY Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — MISSIONARY 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 MISSIONARY:
M__________________YM________Y Is MISSIONARY Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — MISSIONARY 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 10-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within MISSIONARY's letters.
Words You Can Make From MISSIONARY
Shorter words hidden in MISSIONARY's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within MISSIONARY →Anagrams of MISSIONARY
No perfect anagrams exist for MISSIONARY — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About MISSIONARY
Is MISSIONARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MISSIONARY is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is MISSIONARY in Scrabble?
MISSIONARY scores 15 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 16 points.
Is MISSIONARY valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. MISSIONARY is a valid Words With Friends word worth 16 points.
What does MISSIONARY mean?
MISSIONARY: relating to or connected to a religious mission
Can MISSIONARY be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. MISSIONARY has 10 letters.
What words can you make from MISSIONARY's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from MISSIONARY's letters. Short words like AI, AM, AN can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does MISSIONARY have any anagrams?
No. MISSIONARY has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is MISSIONARY in the dictionary?
Yes. MISSIONARY appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.