Skip to content

Malapropos

Yes, malapropos is a valid Scrabble word. It has 10 letters and is worth 16 points in Scrabble.

What does malapropos mean?

adjective

  1. of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature

adverb

  1. at an inconvenient time he arrived inopportunely just as we sat down for dinner

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for malapropos

Word facts

Letters10
Vowels / consonants4 / 6
Scrabble points16
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonRare

Anagrams of malapropos

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters MALAPROPOS.

Words you can make from malapropos

Unscramble MALAPROPOS for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is malapropos a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Malapropos is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is malapropos worth in Scrabble?

Malapropos is worth 16 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does malapropos mean?

Malapropos means: of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature.