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MOSQUITO

/məˈski.toʊ/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb

M 3/4
O 1/1
S 1/1
Q 10/10
U 1/2
I 1/1
T 1/1
O 1/1

Definition of MOSQUITO

noun

A small flying insect of the family Culicidae, the females of which bite humans and animals and suck blood, leaving an itching bump on the skin, and sometimes carrying diseases like malaria and yellow fever.

verb

To fly close to the ground, seemingly without a course.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
21
points

Is MOSQUITO a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: MOSQUITO uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for MOSQUITO

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

Letter mosquito Total
Scrabble 311101111 19
WWF 411102111 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in MOSQUITO

100 words from the letters in MOSQUITO

How to Use MOSQUITO in Word Games

MOSQUITO is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MOSQUITO to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About MOSQUITO

What does MOSQUITO mean?
MOSQUITO is a noun. A small flying insect of the family Culicidae, the females of which bite humans and animals and suck blood, leaving an itching bump on the skin, and sometimes carrying diseases like malaria and yellow fever.
Is MOSQUITO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MOSQUITO is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is MOSQUITO worth in Scrabble?
MOSQUITO is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from MOSQUITO?
You can make 100 words from the letters in MOSQUITO. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.