MORTAR
/ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MORTAR
A mixture of lime or cement, sand and water used for bonding building blocks.
A muzzle-loading, indirect fire weapon with a tube length of 10 to 20 calibers and designed to lob shells at very steep trajectories.
A hollow vessel used to pound, crush, rub, grind or mix ingredients with a pestle.
To use mortar or plaster to join two things together.
To pound in a mortar.
To fire a mortar (weapon).
Word Details
Is MORTAR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MORTAR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MORTAR uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MORTAR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | o | r | t | a | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MORTAR
51 words from the letters in MORTAR
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How to Use MORTAR in Word Games
MORTAR is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, MORTAR 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 MORTAR to find 51 additional valid words.