MYTHS
/mɪθs/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of MYTHS
A traditional story which embodies a belief regarding some fact or phenomenon of experience, and in which often the forces of nature and of the soul are personified; a sacred narrative regarding a god, a hero, the origin of the world or of a people, etc.
Such stories as a genre.
"Myth was the product of man's emotion and imagination, acted upon by his surroundings. (E. Clodd, Myths & Dreams (1885), 7, cited after OED)"
A commonly-held but false belief, a common misconception; a fictitious or imaginary person or thing; a popular conception about a real person or event which exaggerates or idealizes reality.
"Scientists debunk the myth that gum stays in the human stomach for seven years."
Examples of MYTHS in a Sentence
- "Myth was the product of man's emotion and imagination, acted upon by his surroundings. (E. Clodd, Myths & Dreams (1885), 7, cited after OED)"
- "Scientists debunk the myth that gum stays in the human stomach for seven years."
Word Details
Is MYTHS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MYTHS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MYTHS uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MYTHS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | y | t | h | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MYTHS
12 words from the letters in MYTHS
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use MYTHS in Word Games
MYTHS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, MYTHS is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MYTHS to find 12 additional valid words.