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MOLY

/ˈməʊli/

4 letters · 2 syllables · noun

M 3/4
O 1/1
L 1/2
Y 4/3

Definition of MOLY

noun

A magic herb or plant used by Odysseus to overcome Circe.

noun

Any plant associated with the mythological moly, especially the European allium, Allium moly.

noun

Molybdenum

noun

Molybdenum grease

Word Details

Letters
4
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is MOLY a Scrabble Word?

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

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

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

Letter Values for MOLY

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

Letter moly Total
Scrabble 3114 9
WWF 4123 10

Anagrams of MOLY

Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters

How to Use MOLY in Word Games

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

Short word advantage: MOLY is only 4 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 MOLY to find 15 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MOLY

What does MOLY mean?
MOLY is a noun. A magic herb or plant used by Odysseus to overcome Circe.
Is MOLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MOLY is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MOLY worth in Scrabble?
MOLY is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 4-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from MOLY?
You can make 15 words from the letters in MOLY. The longest sub-words are 4 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of MOLY?
The anagrams of MOLY (words using the exact same letters) are: MOYL. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.