How many points is MOTH worth in Scrabble?

MOTH is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MOTH?

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

Can you add a letter to MOTH?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

MOTH

9 pts

MOTH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points. MOTH means "a winged insect".

Meaning & examples

/mɑθ/

Pronunciation: /mɒθ/

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noun

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.

Synonyms: lep

verb

To hunt for moths.

noun

The plant Vigna aconitifolia, moth bean.

Synonyms: matki

noun

A small particle; a speck.

noun

A meeting for discussion.
Example: a wardmote in the city of London
A body of persons who meet for discussion, especially about the management of affairs.
Example: a folk mote
A place of meeting for discussion.

noun

A tiny computer for remote sensing; a component element of smartdust.

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

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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

a winged insect

In a sentence: "The moth is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of MOTH. It scores 9 points.

Word forms

MOTHS10 pts

Back hooks

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

MOTHY13 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 9

MOTH Scrabble FAQ

Is MOTH a Scrabble word?: MOTH is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 9 points.
What does MOTH mean?: a winged insect
How do you use MOTH in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The moth is noted."
How many points is MOTH worth in Scrabble?: MOTH is worth 9 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MOTH?: MOTH is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MOTH?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes MOTHY. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.