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MISSED

/mɪst/

6 letters · 2 syllables · verb

M 3/4
I 1/1
S 1/1
S 1/1
E 1/1
D 2/2

Definition of MISSED

verb

To fail to hit.

"I missed the target."

verb

To fail to achieve or attain.

"to miss an opportunity"

verb

To avoid; to escape.

"The car just missed hitting a passer-by."

Antonyms of MISSED

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of MISSED in a Sentence

  • "I missed the target."
  • "to miss an opportunity"
  • "The car just missed hitting a passer-by."

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is MISSED a Scrabble Word?

Yes, MISSED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Tip: MISSED uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MISSED

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter missed Total
Scrabble 311112 9
WWF 411112 10

Anagrams of MISSED

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

How to Use MISSED in Word Games

MISSED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, MISSED is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MISSED to find 56 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MISSED

What does MISSED mean?
MISSED is a verb. To fail to hit.
Is MISSED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MISSED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MISSED worth in Scrabble?
MISSED is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from MISSED?
You can make 56 words from the letters in MISSED. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of MISSED?
The anagrams of MISSED (words using the exact same letters) are: DEISMS, DEMISS, DISMES. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.