MONGOOSES
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of MONGOOSES
Any of several species of generalist predatory Carnivores in the family Herpestidae; the various species range in size from rats to large cats. The Indian mongoose is noted as a predator of venomous snakes, though other mongoose species have similar habits.
Any species of Malagasy mongoose; only distantly related to the Herpestidae, these are members of the family Eupleridae; they resemble mongooses in appearance and habits, but have larger ears and ringed tails.
Word Details
Is MONGOOSES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MONGOOSES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MONGOOSES uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MONGOOSES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | o | n | g | o | o | s | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MONGOOSES
100 words from the letters in MONGOOSES
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How to Use MONGOOSES in Word Games
MONGOOSES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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