Is MOLDS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MOLDS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MOLDS mean?
Molds is a form of MOLD.
- verb
form in clay, wax, etc
“model a head with clay”
- noun
the distinctive form in which a thing is made
“pottery of this cast was found throughout the region”
- noun
container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
- verb
become moldy; spoil due to humidity
“The furniture molded in the old house”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
- Scrabble
- 8
- Words With Friends
- 10
- Letters
- 5
M (3) + O (1) + L (1) + D (2) + S (1) = 8 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for MOLDS
MOLDS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None. Nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from MOLDS
The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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