MOTH
/mɑθ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of MOTH
A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.
Anything that gradually and silently eats, consumes, or wastes any other thing.
To hunt for moths.
The plant Vigna aconitifolia, moth bean.
A small particle; a speck.
A meeting for discussion.
"a wardmote in the city of London"
A body of persons who meet for discussion, especially about the management of affairs.
"a folk mote"
A place of meeting for discussion.
Examples of MOTH in a Sentence
- "a wardmote in the city of London"
- "a folk mote"
Word Details
Is MOTH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MOTH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like MOTH are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for MOTH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | o | t | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MOTH
12 words from the letters in MOTH
How to Use MOTH in Word Games
MOTH is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: MOTH 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 MOTH to find 12 additional valid words.