five-letter word · 8 points
Is MOULD a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MOULD is a valid Scrabble word. It is used as a verb and a noun, most often meaning “form in clay, wax, etc”.
Quick answer
Is MOULD a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. MOULD is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends.
Checked against this site’s open English word list. Tournament play uses the official NWL or Collins lists, which can differ on rare words and inflections.
- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble
- 8 pts
- Words With Friends
- 11 pts
- Anagrams
- 0
- Familiarity
- 99th percentile
MOULD meaning and definition
MOULD has 4 common senses and works as a verb and a noun. The most common meaning is listed first.
MOULD as a verb
- Form in clay, wax, etc.
- Form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold.
MOULD as a noun
- Loose soil rich in organic matter.
- The distinctive form in which a thing is made.
MOULD Scrabble score and Words With Friends points
MOULD scores 8 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. The highest-value tile is M, worth 3 in Scrabble.
Letter-by-letter tile values
| Letter | Scrabble | Words With Friends |
|---|---|---|
| M | 3 | 4 |
| O | 1 | 1 |
| U | 1 | 2 |
| L | 1 | 2 |
| D | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 8 | 11 |
MOULD on premium squares
On a double word square MOULD scores 16 in Scrabble; on a triple word square, 24. Putting M on a triple letter square instead adds 6 points. Its middling value makes it a flexible play for scoring steadily without breaking up a strong rack. At 5 letters it fits tight spots on a crowded board.
Anagrams of MOULD
No other word uses exactly the letters in MOULD.
Unscramble MOULD: 28 words from its letters
The letters M, O, U, L, D make 28 shorter words, up to 4 letters long. Most common first.
Words like MOULD
One-letter changes to MOULD, useful for word ladders and board hooks.
Change one letter in MOULD
- mound8
- moult7
- could8
- mouls7
- nould6
- would9
Add one letter to MOULD
- mouldy12
- moulds9
Remove one letter from MOULD
- mold7
- ould5
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MOULD word facts
MOULD is a 5-letter word with 5 distinct letters: 2 vowels (O and U) and 3 consonants. It starts with M and ends with D. By corpus frequency, MOULD is among the top 1% most familiar words in the dictionary.
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MOULD Scrabble word FAQ
Is MOULD a Scrabble word?
Yes. MOULD is a valid 5-letter word in Scrabble and Words With Friends. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends before premium squares.
What does MOULD mean?
MOULD is used as a verb and a noun. Its most common meaning is “form in clay, wax, etc”.
How many points is MOULD worth in Scrabble?
MOULD is worth 8 points in Scrabble: M (3) + O (1) + U (1) + L (1) + D (2). On a double word square it scores 16, and on a triple word square 24.
How many points is MOULD in Words With Friends?
MOULD is worth 11 points in Words With Friends, which uses different tile values from Scrabble.
Does MOULD have any anagrams?
No. No other word uses exactly the letters in MOULD, but 28 shorter words can be made from them.
What words can you make from the letters in MOULD?
You can make 28 shorter words from the letters in MOULD, including DO, MOLD, MUD and OLD.
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