Is MOS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, MOS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 5 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does MOS mean?
Mos is a form of MO.
- noun
an indefinitely short time
“wait just a moment”
- noun
a polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and tungsten in its properties; used to strengthen and harden steel
- noun
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
5
Scrabble
6
Words With Friends
3
Letters
M (3) + O (1) + S (1) = 5 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 MOS
Single letters that turn MOS into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of MOS
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from MOS
The 6 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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