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Malaria

Yes, malaria is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 9 points in Scrabble.

What does malaria mean?

noun

  1. an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants4 / 3
Scrabble points9
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of malaria

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters MALARIA.

Words you can make from malaria

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Frequently asked questions

Is malaria a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Malaria 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 malaria worth in Scrabble?

Malaria is worth 9 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does malaria mean?

Malaria means: an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever.