MUSHROOMS
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of MUSHROOMS
Any of the fleshy fruiting bodies of fungi typically produced above ground on soil or on their food sources (such as decaying wood).
"Some mushrooms are edible and taste good, while others are poisonous and taste foul."
A fungus producing such fruiting bodies.
Champignon or Agaricus bisporus, the mushroom species most commonly used in cooking.
To grow quickly to a large size.
"The town’s population mushroomed from 10,000 to 110,000 in five years."
To gather mushrooms.
"We used to go mushrooming in the forest every weekend."
To form the shape of a mushroom.
Examples of MUSHROOMS in a Sentence
- "Some mushrooms are edible and taste good, while others are poisonous and taste foul."
- "The town’s population mushroomed from 10,000 to 110,000 in five years."
- "We used to go mushrooming in the forest every weekend."
Word Details
Is MUSHROOMS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MUSHROOMS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MUSHROOMS uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MUSHROOMS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | u | s | h | r | o | o | m | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MUSHROOMS
100 words from the letters in MUSHROOMS
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How to Use MUSHROOMS in Word Games
MUSHROOMS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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