/mɑː/
noun

Is MA a Scrabble word?

Yes. MA is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins, and in ENABLE. It scores 4 points in Scrabble and 5 in Words With Friends.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Meaning mother, mama

Noun 4 meanings

  1. mother, mama

  2. The landlady of a theater.

  3. May.

  4. Negative space in Japanese art.

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: ma via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it comes from

Etymology

The sound, which parents interpret as a reference to themselves, is very commonly made by infants. For more on the linguistic process whereby infants' monosyllables are tied to ancient word roots for parents, see mama, papa, mātēr, and patēr.

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MA at a glance

MA has 2 letters and scores 4 points in Scrabble (M 3 + A 1) and 5 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #2,299 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).

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