MUST
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of MUST
Something that is mandatory or required.
"If you'll be out all day, a map is a must."
(modal auxiliary, defective) To do with certainty; indicates that the speaker is certain that the subject will have executed the predicate.
"If it has rained all day, it must be very wet outside."
(modal auxiliary, defective) To do as a requirement; indicates that the sentence subject is required as an imperative or directive to execute the sentence predicate, with failure to do so resulting in a negative consequence.
"This door handle must be rotated fully."
(modal auxiliary, defective) said about something that is very likely, probable, or certain to be true
"The children must be asleep by now."
The property of being stale or musty.
Something that exhibits the property of being stale or musty.
Fruit juice that will ferment or has fermented, usually from grapes.
To make musty.
Examples of MUST in a Sentence
- "If you'll be out all day, a map is a must."
- "If it has rained all day, it must be very wet outside."
- "This door handle must be rotated fully."
- "The children must be asleep by now."
Word Details
Is MUST a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MUST is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like MUST are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for MUST
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | u | s | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Anagrams of MUST
Words made by rearranging the exact same 4 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MUST
16 words from the letters in MUST
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use MUST in Word Games
MUST is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: MUST 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 MUST to find 16 additional valid words.