Is MAQUIS a valid word?
✓ Yes — MAQUIS is playable
MAQUIS is a 6-letter word in the ENABLE dictionary, the 172,727-word list Popple validates against. In Popple it counts as a common word. The Qu pair shares a single tile in Popple, so this word takes one fewer tile to trace and is scored as if it were one letter longer.
What MAQUIS scores in Popple
| Grid | Minimum length | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | 3 letters | 15 points |
| 5x5 | 4 letters | 11 points |
| 6x6 | 5 letters | 12 points |
Points = floor(base × grid multiplier × rarity multiplier) + minimum-length bonus. Full scoring guide
Anagrams of MAQUIS (1)
Same letters, different words. If you can trace one on the grid, you can usually trace the others.
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