How many points is MOON worth in Scrabble?

MOON is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MOON?

MOON is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to MOON?

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MOONY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MOON

6 pts

MOON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points. MOON means "to spend time idly".

Meaning & examples

/muːn/

Pronunciation: /muːn/

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Pronunciation: /muːn/

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proper noun

The Earth's moon Luna; the sole natural satellite of the Earth, represented in astronomy and astrology by ☾.
The god of the Moon in Heathenry.
A surname.

Synonyms: Luna

noun

(by extension of Moon) Any natural satellite of a planet.
Example: That's no moon, you idiot... it's a space station!
A month, particularly a lunar month.
Example: They stayed with their aunt and uncle for many moons.
A crescent-like outwork in a fortification.
Example: The moons surrounding the city walls were built in the sixteenth century.

Synonyms: Moon, calendar month, lunar month, month, natural satellite, satellite

verb

To display one's buttocks to, typically as a jest, insult, or protest.
Example: It was ill-advised of Sam to moon the photographer during the shoot.
(usually followed by over or after) To fuss over something adoringly; to be infatuated with someone.
Example: Sarah mooned over Sam's photograph for months.
To spend time idly, absent-mindedly.

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Entry sources: en.wiktionary.org (1) · en.wiktionary.org (2)

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verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

to spend time idly

In a sentence: "They moon."

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Word forms

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MOONER8 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after MOON. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

MOONY10 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in MOON, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 6

MOON Scrabble FAQ

Is MOON a Scrabble word?: MOON is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 6 points.
What does MOON mean?: to spend time idly
How do you use MOON in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They moon."
How many points is MOON worth in Scrabble?: MOON is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MOON?: MOON is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MOON?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MOONY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

MOON

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