How many points is MOLT worth in Scrabble?

MOLT is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept MOLT?

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

Can you add a letter to MOLT?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SMOLT, YMOLT, MOLTO, MOLTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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MOLT

6 pts

MOLT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points. MOLT is a verb form of moult. MOULT means "shed feathers, hair, or skin to make way for new growth".

Meaning & examples

noun

The process of shedding or losing a covering of fur, feathers or skin etc.
Example: Some birds change colour during their winter moult.
The skin or feathers cast off during the process of moulting.

Synonyms: exuvia

verb

To shed or lose a covering of hair or fur, feathers, skin, horns, etc, and replace it with a fresh one.
To shed in such a manner.

Synonyms: shed, slough

verb

To change (or to be changed) from a solid state to a liquid state, usually by a gradual heat.
Example: I melted butter to make a cake.
To dissolve, disperse, vanish.
Example: His troubles melted away.
To soften, as by a warming or kindly influence; to relax; to render gentle or susceptible to mild influences; sometimes, in a bad sense, to take away the firmness of; to weaken.

Synonyms: found, thaw

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Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

MOLT is a verb form of moult. MOULT means "shed feathers, hair, or skin to make way for new growth".

In a sentence: "They molt."

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Letter Values

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MOLT Scrabble FAQ

Is MOLT a Scrabble word?: MOLT is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 6 points.
What does MOLT mean?: MOLT is a verb form of moult. MOULT means "shed feathers, hair, or skin to make way for new growth".
How do you use MOLT in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They molt."
How many points is MOLT worth in Scrabble?: MOLT is worth 6 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept MOLT?: MOLT is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to MOLT?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes SMOLT, YMOLT, MOLTO, MOLTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

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