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MOA

/ˈmoə/

3 letters · 1 syllable · noun

M 3/4
O 1/1
A 1/1

Definition of MOA

noun

Any of several species of large, extinct, flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae that were native to New Zealand; until its extinction, one species was the largest bird in the world.

Word Details

Letters
3
Syllables
1
Scrabble
5
points
WWF
6
points

Is MOA a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 5 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 5 pts Words With Friends — 6 pts

Tip: Short words like MOA are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.

Letter Values for MOA

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

Letter moa Total
Scrabble 311 5
WWF 411 6

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MOA

4 words from the letters in MOA

How to Use MOA in Word Games

MOA is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Short word advantage: MOA is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MOA to find 4 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MOA

What does MOA mean?
MOA is a noun. Any of several species of large, extinct, flightless birds of the family Dinornithidae that were native to New Zealand; until its extinction, one species was the largest bird in the world.
Is MOA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MOA is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MOA worth in Scrabble?
MOA is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. It is a 3-letter word with 1 syllable.
How many words can you make from MOA?
You can make 4 words from the letters in MOA. The longest sub-words are 2 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.