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Maroon

Yes, maroon is a valid Scrabble word. It has 6 letters and is worth 8 points in Scrabble.

What does maroon mean?

noun

  1. a person who is stranded (as on an island) when the tide came in I was a maroon out there
  2. a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color
  3. an exploding firework used as a warning signal

verb

  1. leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue the travellers were marooned
  2. leave stranded on a desert island without resources The mutinous sailors were marooned on an island

adjective

  1. of dark brownish to purplish red

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for maroon

Word facts

Letters6
Vowels / consonants3 / 3
Scrabble points8
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of maroon

  • romano

Words you can make from maroon

Unscramble MAROON for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is maroon a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Maroon 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 maroon worth in Scrabble?

Maroon is worth 8 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does maroon mean?

Maroon means: a person who is stranded (as on an island).