MOSS
/mɑs/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of MOSS
Any of various small, green, seedless plants growing on the ground or on the surfaces of trees, stones, etc.; now specifically, a plant of the phylum Bryophyta (formerly division Musci).
A kind or species of such plants.
Any alga, lichen, bryophyte, or other plant of seemingly simple structure.
"Irish moss"
To become covered with moss.
"An oak whose boughs were mossed with age."
To cover (something) with moss.
Examples of MOSS in a Sentence
- "Irish moss"
- "An oak whose boughs were mossed with age."
Word Details
Is MOSS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MOSS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like MOSS are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for MOSS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | o | s | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MOSS
11 words from the letters in MOSS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use MOSS in Word Games
MOSS is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: MOSS 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 MOSS to find 11 additional valid words.